A young woman from Hyderabad fell victim to a sophisticated cyber scam that cost her Rs 1.45 lakh. The 26-year-old resident of Gowliguda was targeted by criminals who used fake morphed videos to extort money from her.
The scam started on October 10 when fraudsters contacted the woman through WhatsApp. They falsely claimed she owed Rs 7,000 for an unpaid loan. Despite her denials, the criminals kept pressuring her until she paid the demanded amount.
The harassment escalated after the initial payment. Cyber criminals created fake pornographic videos by digitally placing her face on explicit content. They used these morphed videos as blackmail material.
The fraudsters threatened to spread the fake videos across social media platforms. They knew this would cause severe embarrassment and damage her reputation in society.
Fear of public shame forced the woman to comply with their demands. She transferred money multiple times to prevent the criminals from releasing the fabricated content online.
The victim endured weeks of constant phone calls and threats. The psychological pressure became unbearable as the criminals continued their extortion scheme.
Eventually, the woman confided in her family members about the ongoing harassment. Her relatives provided emotional support and encouraged her to take legal action.
With family backing, she approached the Hyderabad Cybercrime police and filed an official complaint. Authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation to track down the perpetrators.
Police are working to identify the cyber criminals responsible for this elaborate blackmail scheme. The case highlights the growing threat of morphed video scams targeting innocent citizens.
In a separate incident, Miyapur police arrested five foreign nationals involved in running a prostitution racket. This arrest was part of an unrelated investigation in the city.
