Delhi Police have busted an alleged sextortion racket that honey-trapped victims through video calls and extorted money by threatening to circulate private videos online. The suspected mastermind, identified as Arman, 23, was arrested from Ladamka village in Rajasthan’s Deeg district after investigators traced the money trail to the Mewat region.
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Complaint Filed on Cyber Crime Portal
Police said the case began after a man lodged a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, alleging that he had been blackmailed after being trapped through an obscene video call. The complainant claimed he received a video call from an unknown number in which a pre-recorded obscene video featuring a woman was played.
According to police, the victim was manipulated into removing his clothes during the interaction, while the culprits allegedly recorded his private moments. The accused later sent the recorded clip to the complainant and allegedly demanded ₹1 lakh, threatening to circulate the video on social media platforms if the money was not paid.
Money Trail Led Police to Rajasthan
Police said the victim initially transferred some money out of fear but approached authorities after repeated extortion demands. Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered on May 13.
During the investigation, police analysed the money trail and traced it to Rajasthan’s Mewat region. Subsequent raids based on technical surveillance led to the arrest of Arman from Ladamka village in Deeg district.
Phones, SIM Cards and Videos Recovered
Police said two mobile phones and 11 SIM cards were recovered from Arman’s possession. During examination of the devices, investigators allegedly found nearly 150 obscene videos, including around 50 involving different victims.
According to police, one mobile phone was allegedly used to make video calls and chat with victims, while the second device was used to play pre-recorded obscene videos during calls. During interrogation, the accused allegedly disclosed that he used fake identities and randomly picked mobile numbers from social media and dating applications to target people. Police said efforts are underway to trace other members involved in the racket.
