Nagpur woman blackmailed over hotel video, cheated of Rs 6.50 lakh after matrimony site contact

An acquaintance made through a matrimony site has caused a Nagpur woman great distress. After a conversation that began with marriage in mind, the woman was allegedly blackmailed and Rs 6.50 lakh was extorted from her. On her complaint, Lakadganj police have registered a case against the accused and begun an investigation.

The accused has been identified as Mayur Talreja (39), a resident of Jaripatka.

According to the complaint filed with police, the complainant and Talreja got to know each other through the matrimony site. The accused then allegedly grew close to the woman on the pretext of marriage. It is alleged that he called her to a hotel and made an objectionable video of her there.

It is also alleged that the video was later used for blackmail. The accused allegedly pressured the woman by threatening to make the video public, and began extorting money from her.

According to the complaint, a total of Rs 6.50 lakh was extorted from the woman between April 1 and August 17, a period of about five months. It is alleged that even after taking the money, she continued to be harassed physically and mentally. She was also threatened with death when she resisted.

Distressed by the continuing alleged harassment and threats, the woman finally approached the police and filed a complaint at Lakadganj police station. Police have begun action on this complaint.

On the basis of the complaint, police have registered a case against the accused under various sections. Police are investigating the entire matter. The allegations can be confirmed only after the investigation.