Using intimate videos, man extorts ₹2.5cr, luxury car from girlfriend
What's the story
In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old Bengaluru woman was blackmailed by her boyfriend, Mohan Kumar, into giving away ₹2.5 crore and a luxury car.
The accused used intimate videos of the couple to extort money from her, according to NDTV.
The couple, who met in boarding school and reconnected years later, were reportedly in love when the extortion happened.
Kumar had initially claimed the videos were for personal use only.
Extortion details
Victim transfers large sums, luxury items to accused
Under duress, the victim transferred ₹1.25 crore from her grandmother's account to Kumar's specified accounts. She also handed over ₹1.32 crore in cash at different times.
The demands went beyond money as Kumar sought expensive watches, jewelry, and even a luxury car.
He even had funds transferred into his father's account on several occasions.
Legal action
Accused arrested after victim reports to police
Kumar hid his face in some of the videos before using them to blackmail the victim, the report said.
Unable to bear the blackmail that went on for months, the woman approached police and reported Kumar. This led to his immediate arrest.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayanand described the crime as "well-planned" and confirmed that "the accused extorted ₹2.57 crore, of which ₹80 lakh has been recovered."