Nagpur: A 19-year-old social media influencer from Nagpur was allegedly blackmailed by a group of people who recorded her during virtual sexual activity and threatened to circulate the videos online unless she paid ₹10 lakh. The accused allegedly extorted ₹3 lakh from her after luring her with the promise of a good job and obtaining her personal documents online.

According to the complaint registered with Tehsil police, the victim had been active on various social media applications and educational websites for several years. She came into contact with the accused Irfan online, following which one of them allegedly persuaded her to use an application called Mika.

The accused allegedly introduced himself as a wealthy businessman and a leader associated with a political organisation in Uttar Pradesh. On the pretext of arranging a good job, he obtained the victim’s documents online.

The complaint states that the accused Irfan subsequently made obscene remarks during video calls and pressured her to engage in virtual sexual activity. He allegedly recorded the screen during the interaction and captured pornographic videos of her.

The accused then allegedly used the recordings to blackmail her, demanding ₹10 lakh and threatening to circulate the videos online. Fearing the consequences, the victim reportedly paid ₹3 lakh. The accused also allegedly misused her documents and threatened to kill her, causing her severe mental distress.

The accused named in the police inputs include Irfan Ali, 35, of Ratangarh, Rajasthan; Virendra Rana, 40, of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh; Nitin Jain, 27; Kiran Mittal, of Shahi Majra, Chandigarh; and Payal alias Destiny, 34, of Panaji, Goa, along with other alleged associates. The ages and addresses of some accused require verification against the original police records.

Tehsil police registered a case on October 13, 2026, under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000. Further investigation is underway.