Crime & Law · India
Meerut: Fake Police Post Used for Extortion and Blackmail
Meerut police have arrested two individuals, Rahul Pal and Akash, for operating a fake police outpost to extort money and blackmail victims. The accused allegedly posed as police officers, threatened victims with fake FIRs, and demanded large sums of money. They also reportedly used AI to create nude photos of victims for blackmail purposes after luring them through online chats by posing as women.
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- Centre (1): Navbharat Times
- Right (1): Aaj Tak