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UP Woman Duped Men Of Rs 6 Crore Via Dating Apps
A complaint filed by a High Court lawyer in Prayagraj has exposed an alleged extortion network. NDTV reports that a woman is accused of using dating apps to befriend men, obtain intimate…
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A complaint filed by a High Court lawyer in Prayagraj has exposed an alleged extortion network. NDTV reports that a woman is accused of using dating apps to befriend men, obtain intimate photos, and then blackmail them for Rs 6 crore.
The complaint details how she systematically targeted multiple victims. She would gain their trust, secretly record or collect compromising images, and demand money under threat of public exposure. The case has been registered at a local police station and investigations are ongoing.
The Indian Opinion
The story risks feeding a lazy narrative that dating apps are cesspools of crime or that women are natural predators. In reality, the vast majority of users have harmless interactions. This case is a crime, not a commentary on technology or gender. The police must now show if they can prosecute the accused under extortion laws. Will they trace the money trail and arrest accomplices?
Source: ndtv.com
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