Chennai: The state Cyber Crime Wing has arrested the alleged mastermind behind the leak and online circulation of the unreleased Tamil film Jananayagan, starring Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. With the latest arrest, the number of people held in connection with the case has risen to 19.
Suspect’s Name Not Disclosed
Police did not reveal the name of the latest suspect arrested in the case. The individual had allegedly been on the run for a considerable period before being arrested on June 10.
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The arrest marks the latest development in the investigation into the unauthorised access and circulation of confidential footage from the film.
Complaint Filed By Production House
The case was registered on April 11 following a complaint from the film’s production house. The complaint concerned alleged unauthorised access, copying and dissemination of confidential footage related to the unreleased film.
The Cyber Crime Wing subsequently began investigating the leak and online circulation of the material.
Nineteen Arrested So Far
With the latest arrest, the total number of people nabbed in connection with the case has reached 19. The investigation has focused on identifying those involved in accessing, copying and circulating the unreleased footage.
Further details about the suspect and the broader probe were not disclosed in the available information.
