Blackmail

Preeti Shukla accused Aparna Thakur of blackmailing Ravi Kishan and his family for wanting Rs 20 crore by making false claims when her demands were not met.

Three women in Mumbai—PS Kewat, KS Yadav, and KB Kshatriya—have been targeted by loan sharks who are employing ruthless tactics, including threatening phone calls and manipulation of personal images, to coerce them into repaying loans they never took. Mumbai police are investigating, amidst a surge in loan fraud cases in the city, highlighting the need for stricter measures against such fraudsters.

At the Siddaganga Matha fair in Tumkur, a young girl was allegedly gang-raped and recorded on a mobile phone. Perpetrators blackmailed her with the footage, but she reported the incident. Law enforcement raided a house in Bandepalya and apprehended three suspects. The case is under the POCSO Act investigation.

A 22-year-old woman from north Bengaluru faced harassment after downloading a loan app, and receiving calls demanding repayment for a loan she never took. The situation escalated as blackmailers threatened to circulate morphed nude photos unless she paid a ransom. She filed a complaint, and police are investigating.

A 26-year-old software engineer from Shimoga was extorted by his friends, Akshay and Bharat, who threatened to leak compromising photos. The victim paid a staggering Rs 65 lakh in multiple instalments, borrowing from friends and family. The extortionists involved a third party, Kavitha, expanding the scheme. A police investigation is ongoing.

Magadi MLA H.D. Balakrishna from the Congress party sparked controversy by suggesting that if the party doesn't win in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the state government's five guarantees would be nullified. JDS youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy condemned the statement, accusing Congress of blackmail and questioning MLA autonomy. 

Actor Jagadeesh, famed for his role in "Pushpa: The Rise," faces legal turmoil after confessing to threatening his ex-partner, leading to her tragic suicide. The incident has cast uncertainty on his role in the sequel, raising concerns about the actor's future in the industry

Pushpa actor Jagadeesh Pratap Bandari's arrest in connection with his girlfriend's suicide has disrupted Pushpa 2's shooting schedule. The actor is accused of filming and blackmailing, leading to the woman's death

According to the police, Jagadeesh is accused of blackmailing the woman and threatening to disclose her private photos on the internet, after which she committed suicide by hanging herself in her room.

Retired IAS officer G. Ramachandra and a 38-year-old woman, anonymously identified, are embroiled in a legal battle at Tilaknagar police station. The woman accused Ramachandra of rape, citing drug and alcohol use, resulting in pregnancy. Ramachandra filed a counter-complaint, alleging blackmail by the woman demanding money. Investigations are ongoing, leaving the situation complex and the claims unverified.

A Bengaluru BPO worker found 13,000 intimate photos, including colleagues', on her boyfriend's phone. She reported it to their workplace, resulting in legal action and the boyfriend's arrest for suspected image manipulation and possible blackmail. Police are investigating the situation, scrutinizing the extensive photo collection and Santosh's activities.

Mahua Moitra questioned the legitimacy of the businessman's affidavit submitted to the Parliament Ethics Committee. While alleging that the document lacks official authenticity, the Trinamool Congress MP suggested that it was drafted by individuals within the Prime Minister's Office.

Darshan Hiranandani has made a startling claim that Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra provided him with her parliamentary login ID to frame questions against the Adani group. This revelation has raised significant concerns, potentially constituting a breach of parliamentary privilege

Two individuals, Kiran and Nayana, owners of a hotel in Kengeri, Bengaluru, were arrested for secretly recording and blackmailing a 22-year-old woman with explicit photos and videos taken in their hotel room. The victim filed a complaint, leading to their apprehension by Chandra Layout police.
 

Karachi Police on Monday arrested a school principal over allegations of raping and blackmailing multiple women. The school principal, identified as Irfan, used CCTV footage to blackmail the victims, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for District Malir Hassan Sardar.