16 September,2026 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
The investigation eventually led police to Punjab, where accused was traced and arrested. Pic/Special Arrangement
Mulund Police in Mumbai have arrested a 22-year-old man from Punjab for allegedly extorting money from a woman by threatening to circulate her photographs and videos on social media, officials said.
The accused has been identified as Satnam Mandeep Singh, 22.
According to the police, the suspect allegedly contacted the woman through social media and gradually developed a familiarity with her.
The accused allegedly later threatened to circulate her photographs and videos and demanded money from her.
When the woman refused to meet his further demands, Singh allegedly sent one of her videos to her relatives and other people, police said.
Following the woman's complaint, Mulund police registered a case under Sections 308(2) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 66(E) and 67(A) of the Information Technology Act.
Considering the seriousness of the allegations, police formed an investigation team and began efforts to trace the accused.
During the investigation, officers carried out a technical probe to establish suspect's identity and track his whereabouts.
The investigation eventually led police to Punjab, where accused was traced and arrested.
Mumbai Police have appealed to citizens to exercise caution while accepting friend requests, messages and video calls from unknown social-media accounts.
Police have also advised people not to panic if someone threatens to circulate obscene photographs or videos and demands money.
Citizens facing such threats have been urged to immediately approach the nearest police station and report the matter to the authorities.
