online extortion
15-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Impersonating Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member in Rs 50 Lakh Extortion Attempt
Nov 05, 2025 11:07 pm CST
A 15-year-old boy from Bengaluru has been apprehended by Shahjahanpur police for impersonating a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and demanding Rs 50 lakh from a local trader. The minor, influenced by crime videos on social media, made threats via Facebook Messenger despite having no actual gang connections. He runs a small food stall to support his family and has been sent to judicial custody after appearing before the Juvenile Justice Board.
Cyber Criminal Arrested for Extorting Minor Through Social Media Hacking and Blackmail
Nov 03, 2025 09:35 pm CST
A 28-year-old repeat cyber offender, previously wanted for jumping bail in a POCSO case, has been arrested in Noida for hacking a girl's social media account, forcing her to share explicit images, and blackmailing her family. The suspect used sophisticated phishing techniques to gain access to the victim's accounts before engaging in digital extortion.
Teen Dies By Suicide After Being Blackmailed With AI-Generated Obscene Images Of Sisters
Oct 27, 2025 03:38 pm CST
A 19-year-old college student in Faridabad, Haryana took his own life after being blackmailed with AI-generated obscene images of his sisters. The blackmailer demanded Rs 20,000, threatening to release the manipulated content online, highlighting the dangerous misuse of artificial intelligence technology in cybercrime and extortion.