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Woman arrested for blackmailing farmer with intimate photos in Madhya Pradesh
Police in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh have arrested a woman and her associate for allegedly blackmailing a 53-year-old farmer using compromising photographs and videos. The accused demanded ₹4 lakh from the victim, who had already paid ₹1 lakh before approaching authorities.
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A 53-year-old farmer in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh became the target of an extortion racket after establishing a relationship with a woman who subsequently used intimate photographs and videos to coerce money from him. According to police, the accused demanded ₹4 lakh from the farmer, who complied with an initial payment of ₹1 lakh before lodging a formal complaint.
Local law enforcement acted swiftly on the complaint, setting up a sting operation that resulted in the arrest of the woman and one of her associates. Authorities said the duo had been running the blackmail scheme, exploiting the farmer's vulnerability to extract further payments.
Investigations are ongoing to apprehend two additional suspects believed to be involved in the extortion plot. Police officials did not disclose details about the modus operandi or how the relationship between the farmer and the woman was initially established. The case highlights the growing menace of sextortion crimes in the region, where criminals leverage intimate content to extort money from victims.