Teenage boy in Delhi kidnapped after fake Instagram contact, rescued after ransom demand via WhatsApp
Summary
A teenage boy in Delhi was allegedly lured through a fake Instagram profile and subsequently kidnapped. The suspect communicated with the victim using Google Translate, despite not knowing English. On Tuesday, the boy was taken to Saket Metro Station, where he was allegedly abducted by three men who threatened to shoot his friend. A ransom of Rs 50,000 was demanded from the victim’s family via WhatsApp. The teen was rescued on Thursday, and the three suspects were arrested in the Tughlakabad area. Police stated the suspects had prior involvement in similar incidents.
Incident Details
Harms involving the exploitation, abuse, or endangerment of minors, including CSAM and grooming.
Online contact by adults seeking to build trust with minors for exploitation.
Sources
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