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Lahore man arrested for blackmailing women through ‘istikhara’ scam
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize LAHORE, June 24: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has recovered objectionable videos and photos from a suspect accused of blackmailing women in Lahore, ARY News reported.
- Officials say the man had data of 40 women, 763 objectionable videos and 1,338 photos.
- The suspect ran his operation from his home and a boutique in Anarkali, Lahore.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize LAHORE, June 24: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has recovered objectionable videos and photos from a suspect accused of blackmailing women in Lahore, ARY News reported.
Officials say the man had data of 40 women, 763 objectionable videos and 1,338 photos. He lured women on social media by offering “istikhara” readings, NCCIA said. Forensic analysis has helped identify several victims.
The suspect ran his operation from his home and a boutique in Anarkali, Lahore. After gaining trust, he’d blackmail the women, the agency said. He used the shop to lure them to a shrine.
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