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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
20-year-old Bengaluru student faces blackmail, extortion over leaked private videos: Report
A young college student's life in Bengaluru took a harrowing turn after private videos she had shared in confidence ended up being widely circulated without her permission. A 20-year-old Bengaluru student's private videos were shared across social media without her consent. (Representational image/Unsplash) The 20-year-old, a student living in the Central Business District area of the city, discovered that personal videos she had once sent to someone she trusted were suddenly appearing across social media and adult websites. Identified as Clara (name changed), the woman filed a complaint with the Central CEN Crime Police on Tuesday, accusing a man named Anoop (name changed), originally from Kochi but now reportedly residing in Cambridge, UK, The Times of India reported. Clara had shared the sensitive content with Anoop via a messaging platform back in August 2023. At that time, she had no reason to suspect it would ever be misused. READ | Bengaluru founder visits China, mindblown by 'small town' with AQI 5 and ₹5,000 Sheraton hotel But to her horror, in April this year, the videos began circulating online. She immediately approached the authorities and also appealed for the content to be removed. Unfortunately, her plea went largely unheard, and by June, the videos had re-emerged across more platforms, with links being widely shared, the report stated. Disturbed and desperate for answers, Clara reached out to Anoop, the only person she had sent the videos to, but he denied any involvement and claimed he didn't know how the content got leaked. READ | Indigo to resume daily services between Bengaluru and Belagavi. Here's what you need to know: Report As the situation worsened, a message landed in her Instagram inbox from an account operated by someone identifying as Rony Ronel. The sender demanded ₹5,000 in exchange for removing the videos. When she refused to comply, he threatened to escalate the exposure. He even provided details of a digital payment number. So far, the videos have been found on 23 different websites, the report said. Authorities confirmed a formal case has been registered under Section 67A of the Information Technology Act, which addresses the publication of explicit sexual material, and under Section 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), involving extortion. Investigators are actively working on tracing the sources and removing the content.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Bengaluru girl shares private videos with friend, faces online blackmail
Bengaluru: A 20-year-old girl from the Central Business District (CBD) area had the shock of her lifetime when she found her private videos uploaded on social media platforms. The videos she shared with a friend had also surfaced on pornographic websites, giving her a traumatic time. Clara (name changed), a graduation student at a private college, Tuesday approached the Central CEN crime police with a complaint against Anoop (name changed), a native of Kochi in Kerala. On Aug 18, 2023, she had shared her video with Anoop through a messaging app. She filed a complaint with police on April 26 and requested the platforms to delete the videos from online. Her complaint was then treated as a petition. In June, the videos resurfaced on various adult content websites and were also shared on social media platforms with a downloadable link. A new video was posted on these sites recently. She requested the videos be taken down, but the sites failed to comply, causing her severe mental distress. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru According to her, Anoop, is currently staying in Cambridge in the UK. As she shared those videos only with him, she contacted him over the phone and questioned him about the videos appearing online. Anoop claimed he had no idea how the videos were leaked. Meanwhile, she received a message from an Instagram profile named Rony Ronel, with the handle '@irritattor', demanding Rs 5,000 to take down the videos. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pierce Brosnan's Wife Lost 120 Pounds - This Is Her Now Undo When she refused to pay him, the suspect, who has extensive knowledge of the websites where the videos are posted, threatened to spread them further. He also shared his digital payment application number 9809009810, registered in the name of Rony Tom Scaria, and asked her to make the payment. Her videos have been uploaded on 23 websites. A senior officer said the complainant provided the links to all websites. Measures are being taken to remove them. A case has been registered against Anoop and the Instagram handler under section 67A (punishment for publishing or transmitting material containing sexually explicit acts, etc., in electronic form) of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) section 308 (extortion). Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kerala BJP distances itself from Chhattisgarh CM's claims; backs nuns accused of conversion
KOCHI: Rejecting Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's claims justifying the police action against two nuns, the BJP in Kerala on Tuesday distanced itself from his statement and asserted that the sisters were not involved in any human trafficking or forced conversion. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar told reporters in Delhi that the party will make all efforts to secure the release of the nuns — Sr Vandana and Sr Preethy Mary — and ensure their safe return. 'Our top priority is to protect the nuns and ensure justice,' he said, adding the party's state general secretary Anoop Antony is in Chhattisgarh, coordinating with the authorities there. Chandrasekhar said he will himself visit Chhattisgarh if required. 'These are two nuns from the Syro-Malabar Church. They were accompanying three adult women who were going to get jobs. We have made it very clear to the Chhattisgarh government that they were not involved in either trafficking or conversion,' he said. 'We are convinced that the allegations of conversion against the Malayali nuns are not true,' he said, adding he had spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and clarified every aspect of the case. 'I have 100% belief that it's a misunderstanding and a case of miscommunication,' Chandrasekhar said. Anoop, Shone meet CM of Chhattisgarh BJP leaders from Kerala, Anoop and Shone George, met the Chhattisgarh CM and sought a fair and speedy legal process. 'There was a lot of ambiguity, but after talking to the CM we have clarity on the issue,' Anoop told TNIE. The party has arranged legal support for the nuns, and a bail plea has been moved in the sessions court, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Chandrasekhar stressed that the Bajrang Dal, accused of mistreating the nuns, was an independent organisation. 'If they acted unjustly, they will be held accountable,' he said.
New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJP Kerala distances itself from Chhattisgarh CM's claims; backs nuns accused of conversion
KOCHI: Rejecting Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's claims justifying the police action against two nuns, the BJP in Kerala on Tuesday distanced itself from his statement and asserted that the sisters were not involved in any human trafficking or forced conversion. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar told reporters in Delhi that the party will make all efforts to secure the release of the nuns — Sr Vandana and Sr Preethy Mary — and ensure their safe return. 'Our top priority is to protect the nuns and ensure justice,' he said, adding the party's state general secretary Anoop Antony is in Chhattisgarh, coordinating with the authorities there. Chandrasekhar said he will himself visit Chhattisgarh if required. 'These are two nuns from the Syro-Malabar Church. They were accompanying three adult women who were going to get jobs. We have made it very clear to the Chhattisgarh government that they were not involved in either trafficking or conversion,' he said. 'We are convinced that the allegations of conversion against the Malayali nuns are not true,' he said, adding he had spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and clarified every aspect of the case. 'I have 100% belief that it's a misunderstanding and a case of miscommunication,' Chandrasekhar said. Anoop, Shone meet CM of Chhattisgarh BJP leaders from Kerala, Anoop and Shone George, met the Chhattisgarh CM and sought a fair and speedy legal process. 'There was a lot of ambiguity, but after talking to the CM we have clarity on the issue,' Anoop told TNIE. The party has arranged legal support for the nuns, and a bail plea has been moved in the sessions court, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Chandrasekhar stressed that the Bajrang Dal, accused of mistreating the nuns, was an independent organisation. 'If they acted unjustly, they will be held accountable,' he said.
The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Higher secondary teacher suspended from service
The State government has suspended Anoop V., a higher secondary English teacher in the capital district, from service pending an inquiry. Mr. Anoop, a teacher at the Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Attingal, had been arrested by the Nagaroor police following a complaint in connection with his remarks against former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on social media. A case was also registered against him, a government order issued on Tuesday said. The Principal of the Attingal school had complained that the teacher did not cooperate with the academic and other activities of the school and created hurdles in its smooth functioning. The Directorate of General Education also received a complaint that Mr. Anoop took money from other higher secondary teachers promising to get them adjustment transfers. He also called for anti-government actions on WhatsApp groups, the complaint alleged. The Thiruvananthapuram Regional Deputy Director, who conducted a preliminary inquiry into the complaints, reported that the complaints held merit and recommended action against him.
