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Crime
25-Year-Old Arrested in Child Pornography Scam Linked to ₹1,071 Crore Cyber Fraud
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 10:03 PM
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A 25‑year‑old man has been arrested for a child pornography scam that authorities say is connected to a ₹1,071‑crore cyber‑fraud scheme and 1,090 other offences.
A 25‑year‑old man was taken into custody on Tuesday for a child pornography scam that has been linked to a ₹1,071‑crore cyber‑fraud operation.
Investigators say the scam is part of a larger network that has committed 1,090 crimes, including online fraud, extortion and distribution of illegal material.
The arrest follows a multi‑agency probe that traced the suspect’s online activities and financial transactions. He faces charges under the Information Technology Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to report any suspicious online activity, emphasizing the seriousness of child exploitation crimes.
Investigators say the scam is part of a larger network that has committed 1,090 crimes, including online fraud, extortion and distribution of illegal material.
The arrest follows a multi‑agency probe that traced the suspect’s online activities and financial transactions. He faces charges under the Information Technology Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to report any suspicious online activity, emphasizing the seriousness of child exploitation crimes.