Waris Pathan, a former Maharashtra MLA and AIMIM leader, reported that his social media account was hacked. He received threats of circulating doctored private photos unless he paid Rs 5 lakh. The Worli Police have registered a case and are currently investigating the matter.
Pathan, a national spokesperson for All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, was targeted by unidentified individuals who demanded Rs 5 lakh as ransom. The perpetrators threatened to digitally alter and share private photos of Pathan and his family. They used international phone numbers to contact Pathan and pressurize him into paying the ransom.
The Worli Police initiated a thorough investigation following Pathan’s complaint. Initial findings suggest the threats may have originated from Cambodia. The police are actively working to verify this information and identify the culprits behind the hacking and extortion attempts.
Pathan’s social media account was compromised on April 16, leading to the threats of manipulating and leaking his personal photos. He received multiple threatening calls warning him of the consequences if he did not comply with the ransom demand. Pathan promptly reported the incidents to the police, who have registered a case against unknown individuals under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS).
The investigation into this alarming incident is ongoing, with authorities striving to track down the perpetrators and confirm the international connections hinted at in the preliminary inquiry. More updates on this case are anticipated as the investigation progresses.
