digital blackmail
Sri Lankan Student Falls Victim to Instagram Sextortion Scam in Bengaluru
Nov 26, 2025 01:53 pm CST
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru became the victim of an elaborate online sextortion scheme after befriending someone on Instagram. The perpetrator captured private content during video calls and demanded Rs 36,000, threatening to share the material with the victim's contacts. Despite payment, the blackmail continued, prompting police involvement and an ongoing investigation into this increasingly common cybercrime targeting international students.
Man Manipulates 13-Year-Old Into "Virtual Marriage" Before Orchestrating Sexual Assault Via Video Call
Nov 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
A disturbing case from Chhattisgarh reveals how a man from Bihar manipulated a 13-year-old girl through social media, conducted a "virtual marriage," and later orchestrated her sexual assault while watching remotely. The primary suspect was arrested in 2022, while his accomplice was finally apprehended after evading authorities for nearly three years. This case highlights the dangerous intersection of technology, manipulation, and crimes against minors.
Bengaluru Woman Extorted of Rs 17 Lakh Through Private Video Blackmail and Assault
Sep 30, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A 32-year-old woman in Bengaluru was assaulted and extorted of over Rs 17 lakh by a man she met on Facebook who threatened to leak her private videos online. The accused, Smaroop Gowda, initially gained her trust before demanding money through blackmail and physical intimidation. Police have registered a case following her complaint detailing the fraud, threats, and assault she experienced.