Nashik: Former student arrested for demanding Rs 5 lakh from woman professor over private videos

Gangapur police in Nashik have arrested a former student accused of drawing a woman professor into a relationship, harassing her online and demanding Rs 5 lakh in extortion by threatening to make her private videos and chats viral.

According to police, the suspect is Chetan Rajaram Aade alias Rathod, a resident of Ambad in Jalna. He had earlier studied at the college where the woman worked as a professor, and the two had known each other since then.

The professor was later transferred to another college. The suspect is alleged to have kept in touch with her even after the transfer and, using that acquaintance, gradually won her trust.

The complaint states that after gaining her trust, the suspect drew her into a romantic relationship. The two spoke online during this period. He is alleged to have screen-recorded private videos of the professor in the meantime.

He then allegedly began pressuring the woman with these private videos and chats, threatening to make them viral on social media or by other means. According to the complaint, he used the threat to demand Rs 5 lakh from her.

Distressed, the professor approached the police. Following her complaint, Gangapur police began an investigation and arrested Aade alias Rathod. The case is being investigated under charges of online harassment, threats and extortion.

Police may examine the accused's digital devices, online conversations and other related evidence. They are also looking into exactly how the private videos and chats were used and whether anyone else had a role in the case.

Gangapur police are continuing the investigation, and more information is expected to emerge.