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Crime
Delhi Man Blackmailed After Online Friendship Turns Into In-Person Threat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:46 PM
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Police in Delhi have arrested a suspect after a victim reported being lured through a mobile app, invited to a room and subjected to blackmail.
Delhi police disclosed that a resident was approached on a popular mobile application, where the perpetrator initially established a friendly rapport. The interaction soon shifted when the suspect invited the victim to a private room, where coercive demands were made to obtain compromising material.
Following the victim's complaint, law enforcement officials traced the digital footprints and apprehended the alleged blackmailer at his residence. The suspect is currently in custody and faces charges under sections related to extortion and cyber‑crimes.
Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution while forming online connections, emphasizing that any request to meet in person should be vetted thoroughly. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Following the victim's complaint, law enforcement officials traced the digital footprints and apprehended the alleged blackmailer at his residence. The suspect is currently in custody and faces charges under sections related to extortion and cyber‑crimes.
Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution while forming online connections, emphasizing that any request to meet in person should be vetted thoroughly. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.