Six arrested in Bihar for blackmailing Jhalawar woman to death
A 56-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after being extorted and threatened by a cyber fraud gang.
Police have arrested six adults in Bihar regarding a cyber fraud and blackmail case that resulted in the suicide of a 56-year-old woman in Jhalawar on Wednesday, according to Rediff.
Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar said the gang lured the victim with promises of purchasing rare coins. The group allegedly extorted money from her and used AI-generated photos, videos, and fake police notices to threaten her with the implication of her son in a serious crime.
The investigation began after the woman's daughter filed a complaint on November 1. Digital analysis of the victim's phone and financial transactions led investigators to Bihar, where they arrested the six individuals on November 6 with help from local police.
In addition to the six adults, police detained six minors, including a girl. The minors have been sent to a juvenile facility.
The arrested adults are currently on a three-day police remand as further investigation continues.