Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Social Media Influencer Arrested in Ahmedabad Over Extortion Allegations
A social media influencer named Kirti Patel, who has many followers online, has been arrested.
She is accused of tricking a builder into a meeting where they allegedly took photos of him, then trying to get money from him by threatening to release the photos.
She's been on the run for over a year, but police caught her in Ahmedabad.
Now, she is in jail after refusing police remand.
The police are still looking for two more people connected to this case.
The builder, who was the victim, had a property dispute that may have led to the situation.
Social media influencer Kirti Patel was arrested in Ahmedabad for alleged honey trapping and extortion.
Patel, with 13 lakh followers, was arrested after evading Surat police for over a year.
The arrest stems from a complaint by a builder who alleged extortion and defamation.
Patel, along with others, is accused of obtaining objectionable photos and demanding money.
She faces charges including extortion, criminal intimidation, and violating the IT Act.
- Who
- Kirti Patel, a social media influencer, and others are involved.
- What
- Kirti Patel was arrested for alleged honey trapping, extortion, and defamation.
- When
- Arrested earlier this week, complaint lodged in June 2024
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- Alleged extortion related to a property dispute.
Complainant's View
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Alleged Extortion
Complainant's View
Accused of being targeted in a honey trap scheme and extorted for money, with threats of public exposure.
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- Accused
- Kirti Patel
- Charges
- Honey trapping, extortion, defamation
- Followers
- 13 lakh
- Location of Arrest
- Ahmedabad
- Initial Complaint Date
- June 2024
- Other Accused
- Vijay Savani, Manisha Goswami, Jehangir Khan