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Third arrest made in Kerala youth extortion and abduction case
Police in Kozhikode have arrested a third suspect in connection with the abduction and extortion of a 23-year-old resident. The youth was allegedly held captive and threatened with the release of private images to extort ₹8 lakh from his family.
LSN India ·
Authorities in Kozhikode have made a third arrest in an ongoing investigation into the abduction and extortion of a 23-year-old resident from the district. The arrest represents a significant development in a case involving physical assault, unlawful confinement, and blackmail.
According to the police complaint, the victim was held in captivity and subjected to assault. The accused allegedly threatened to circulate private images of the youth unless his family paid ₹8 lakh in ransom. The coercive tactics prompted the family to approach law enforcement authorities.
Investigations revealed involvement of multiple suspects in coordinating and executing the kidnapping and extortion scheme. The earlier arrests have enabled police to track down additional individuals allegedly involved in the criminal conspiracy.
The case highlights the rising concerns over sextortion crimes in Kerala, where victims are targeted with threats to release intimate content unless substantial sums are paid. Police have registered cases under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and are continuing their investigation to identify any further suspects involved in the matter.