Hyderabad man held for extorting ₹25.16 lakh from 82 men

A Hyderabad man has been arrested for allegedly extorting ₹25.16 lakh from 82 victims by posing as a woman online. According to reports, he operated 27 fake profiles to approach and deceive people through social media. The case highlights growing concerns over online identity fraud, cybercrime and financial extortion, prompting renewed calls for caution while interacting with strangers online.