Blocked By Minor, 31-Year-Old Mumbai Man Flew To US To Stalk Her, Arrested
A 31-year-old Indian man, Preet Pankaj Jain, has been arrested in Tennessee on charges of sexual exploitation and extortion of a minor. Authorities allege he traveled from Mumbai to the US to stalk the girl after she blocked him online upon discovering his true identity.
Why it matters
The case highlights the dangers of online grooming and the international reach of digital stalking, prompting concerns about cross-border law enforcement and child safety.
A Mumbai man who allegedly travelled from India to the US after a minor girl cut off contact with him has been arrested in Davidson County, Tennessee, facing multiple charges related to the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.Preet Pankaj Jain, 31, was taken into custody after police responded to a report of an adult man allegedly stalking a minor in the Medlands Community area on September 24.The case began when an Uber driver alerted authorities about the alleged stalking.
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