Love, sex aur dhokha: Bengaluru techie strips for ‘AI girlfriend’; falls into sextortion racket, loses Rs 1.5 lakh

A 22-year-old software professional fell victim to a sextortion scam after connecting with a deepfake girlfriend on a dating app. Coerced into a video call and secretly recorded, he was then blackmailed for Rs 1.5 lakh. Police are investigating the AI-generated scam and urge users to exercise caution.

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Jan 9, 2026 - 20:03
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Love, sex aur dhokha: Bengaluru techie strips for ‘AI girlfriend’; falls into sextortion racket, loses Rs 1.5 lakh
A 22-year-old software professional fell victim to a sextortion scam after connecting with a deepfake girlfriend on a dating app. Coerced into a video call and secretly recorded, he was then blackmailed for Rs 1.5 lakh. Police are investigating the AI-generated scam and urge users to exercise caution.

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