Man arrested for allegedly blackmailing woman with morphed photographs
Police in Mylavaram have arrested a man named T. Krishna for allegedly blackmailing a woman by circulating morphed photographs of her on social media. Authorities are currently investigating if other individuals were involved in the harassment.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the rising prevalence of digital harassment and the use of manipulated imagery for extortion.
The Mylavaram police arrested T. Krishna for allegedly threatening and blackmailing a woman by circulating her morphed photographs through social media groups in the NTR Police Commissionerate limits.
Krishna, a native of Poduru mandal in West Godavari district, is accused of harassing the woman by sharing the morphed images with others through social media platforms.
Acting on a complaint, the police arrested the accused on Thursday. Efforts are under way to trace any other persons involved in the case, the police said.
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