A Nigerian man was arrested in Greater Noida, India, after it emerged that he extorted a woman after threatening to upload her offensive photos on social media.
The man, identified as Evans, reportedly collected over N2.42 million (Rs 2.25 lakh) from his victim, whom he befriended on social media.
“We had received a complainant from a man who alleged that his cousin was befriended by an unidentified person on social media. The man fraudulently induced her and duped her of Rs 2.25 lakh,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (IFSO) Hemant Tiwari said.
The Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations, also known as IFSO, is a specialised unit of the Delhi Police.
Police further said the accused, who had entered India with a business visa, induced the victim to share her intimate photographs and videos, and later threatened and blackmailed her to extort money.
Police said the IFSO unit analysed bank accounts and arrested the accused from Greater Noida.
“He confessed to his involvement in the crime. He told police that he came to India three years ago on a business visa and resided in several parts of Delhi/NCR. He disclosed that he created a social media account with the help of his brother and befriended the woman to obtain her private videos.
“Based on those videos, he extorted money from the victim. Further investigation into the matter is underway,” Tiwari added.
