Teenage Duo Nabbed Over Nude Video Extortion
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Police arrested two men for extortion after they threatened to release a nude video of a victim and his girlfriend unless a sum of money was paid.
Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said the two suspects, aged 18, were nabbed in Ampang on Sunday. Police also seized three mobile phones to aid in the investigation.
Investigations revealed that the victim received a threatening WhatsApp message from an acquaintance on April 11, demanding money. As a result, the victim paid RM2,800 in instalments.
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