Gym trainer arrested for rape; accused of making obscene videos of 80 women
A 22-year-old gym trainer in Nalasopara has been arrested following allegations of rape and the creation of non-consensual obscene videos. The complainant alleges the accused targeted dozens of women via social media to exploit them.
Why it matters
The case underscores the dangers of digital exploitation and the intersection of social media influence with criminal activity against women.
NALASOPARA: A 22-year-old gym trainer and social media influencer has been arrested by Nalasopara police after a 23-year-old woman accused him of repeatedly raping her on the pretext of marriage.The complainant has also alleged that he lured 70 to 80 women into relationships, recorded obscene videos of them and sold the footage on pornographic websites. Police said they were investigating the allegations and verifying the claims.The accused, identified as Arif Shaikh, was arrested late Monday night after the woman approached the police. His mother, Ruksana, and cousin Sahil Shaikh have also been named in the case.According to the complaint, the woman met Arif on social media last year. She alleged that he promised to marry her and subsequently pressured her to live with him.
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