Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Rise in Sextortion Cases Prompts Cyber Crime Alert in Bhopal
In Bhopal, people are being tricked into sharing private photos or videos online.
Then, bad guys use these to blackmail them for money.
The police are warning everyone to be careful and not share private stuff with strangers.
Cases of online sextortion are increasing in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Victims are blackmailed using intimate photos and videos
Cyber criminals target users on social media and dating platforms
Victims are asked to pay hefty cash to prevent their private content from being leaked
Cyber crime branch issues alert and advises precautions
- Who
- Victims: Users on social media and dating platforms; Offenders: Cyber criminals
- What
- Sextortion: Blackmail using intimate photos and videos
- When
- Cases are increasing, with many going unreported
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Offenders aim to extort money from victims
Victims' Perspective
Offenders' Perspective
Sharing Private Content
Victims' Perspective
Victims should not share intimate photos/videos with unknown individuals
Offenders' Perspective
Offenders encourage victims to share content to trap them
Reporting Incidents
Victims' Perspective
Victims may not report due to fear and embarrassment
Offenders' Perspective
Offenders rely on victims' silence to avoid legal consequences
- Crime Type
- Sextortion
- Platforms Used
- Social media, dating apps, email
- Victims
- Users on targeted platforms
- Offenders
- Cyber criminals using fake profiles
- Prevention Advice
- Don't share private content, strengthen privacy settings, avoid suspicious links/apps