What Led to the Arrest of a Karnataka Security Guard for Uploading Nude Videos?

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Key Takeaways
- A security guard in Karnataka was arrested for uploading explicit content.
- Police found over 13,500 obscene images on his phone.
- The case highlights the dangers of digital harassment.
- Authorities are investigating multiple fake profiles created by the accused.
- Cyber safety awareness is crucial in today's digital age.
Ballary (Karnataka), June 18 (NationPress) A security guard in Karnataka's Ballari district has been apprehended by the Mumbai Police, in collaboration with local authorities, for allegedly uploading nude images and videos of women. The police discovered approximately 13,500 obscene screenshots on his mobile device.
The suspect, identified as Shubham Kumar Manoj Kumar Singh, 25, was arrested in Sandur. According to police reports, he had completed a diploma in computer software in Delhi and was employed at a private firm in Sandur.
Initial findings indicated that he coerced women into video calls, pressuring them to undress. If they resisted, he purportedly created fake social media profiles to distribute their explicit images and videos.
The police confiscated 13,500 screenshots featuring graphic images of various women from his phone.
Authorities noted that the suspect had established numerous fraudulent profiles using the names of women and was allegedly addicted to posting nude and obscene content. Reports suggest he operated 10 fake accounts along with over 90 email IDs to facilitate his actions.
This case surfaced when a female student from Mumbai filed a complaint. The Mumbai police utilized technical surveillance to locate Shubham, ultimately arresting him in Ballari. Ongoing investigations are in progress.
In a related incident, an elderly couple tragically took their own lives after enduring harassment and blackmail from cybercriminals in Karnataka’s Belagavi district. The couple, identified as Diago Nazarath, aged 83, a former railway employee, and his 79-year-old wife, Pavia Nazarath, were deceived by criminals posing as law enforcement officials who threatened to release explicit content unless a ransom was paid.