Punjab Man Arrested in Mulund for Extorting Woman Over Private Photos

Mulund police in Mumbai detained a man identified as a resident of Punjab on charges of extortion. The arrest was made after the victim reported that the suspect attempted to obtain money by threatening to publish her private photographs and video recordings.
The police statement said the accused approached the woman, demanded a sum of money and warned that the intimate content would be circulated online if his demand was not met. Investigators collected the electronic devices allegedly used to store the material and are conducting forensic analysis.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact amount demanded or the identity of the woman involved, citing privacy concerns. The case is being forwarded to the cybercrime unit for further action, and the suspect remains in custody pending trial.