Sextortion accused lands in police custody; Nigerian nabbed from Delhi after woman ends life in Cuttack

In a shocking case of sextortion, the Commissionerate Police has arrested a Nigerian national for allegedly blackmailing and extorting money from a woman in Cuttack. The accused, who was residing in Delhi, was taken into custody after investigations linked him to a cybercrime that led to a tragic outcome.

According to reports, the foreign national had allegedly obtained obscene photographs and videos of a Cuttack-based individual and used them to extort a significant amount of money. Even after receiving lakhs of rupees, the accused continued to demand more, threatening to leak the explicit content online. When the victim refused to pay further, the accused circulated the private visuals on social media, causing immense distress.

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Unable to bear the humiliation, the victim ultimately ended life by suicide. Later, the family members lodged a complaint with the police, leading to an extensive investigation. Acting on the evidence, law enforcement authorities tracked down the accused in Delhi and arrested him.

Accused To Be Brought On Remand

Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeohas stated that the arrested accused will be taken on remand for further investigation. 

“The accused has allegedly committed fraud by creating multiple fake accounts. It has also been found that payments were made to his account from New Zealand. During the investigation, the police seized five mobile phones and eight SIM cards from the accused,” the DCP said.

Authorities have urged anyone else who may have fallen victim to his fraudulent activities to come forward and report. Additionally, several fake profiles were discovered on his mobile devices. The DCP emphasized that further interrogation during remand will help uncover more details regarding the case.

The case highlights the growing menace of cyber-enabled crimes, especially those targeting individuals through social media and digital platforms. 

The Cuttack police have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious online activities to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.

Further investigation is underway to determine whether the accused was operating alone or as part of a larger cybercrime syndicate.