# Nandurbar police arrest salesman for abusing 13 minors

2026-08-09T03:46:25+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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Nandurbar town police have arrested a 22-year-old salesman, Chetan Koli, for allegedly sexually abusing and blackmailing at least 18 victims, including 13 minors, since 2022. Police seized his mobile phone containing nearly 200 obscene videos and photographs used to threaten victims into repeated abuse. He was produced in court on Saturday and remanded to police custody till August 12. The Hindustan Times reports that Koli, who works at a local liquor shop, lured victims with money before recording the encounters. Superintendent of Police Ashwini Sanap said investigators are trying to identify more victims. The videos have been sent for forensic examination, and police have urged anyone subjected to similar abuse to register a complaint without fear.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/crime/blackmailed-with-videos-forced-into-sexual-abuse-maharashtra-man-held-for-allegedly-abusing-minors-for-4-years-article-155388416>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/nandurbar-police-arrest-22-year-old-for-sexual-abuse-blackmail-101786301289518.html>

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