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Amravati sex scandal widens as police find 350 videos and arrest second accused in blackmail racket
India
Published on 24 April 2026
A second arrest traced to deleted phone downloads
An Amravati sex scandal is escalating as police arrest a 19-year-old accused of running a digital exploitation and blackmail racket. Investigators say 350 videos are under scrutiny, with nearly 180 suspected victims, including minors. A cyber team recovered deleted data after arresting a second accused connected to downloading and circulating explicit clips, prompting demands for an SIT probe.
- Police arrested a 19-year-old linked to sexual exploitation and blackmail
- Investigators are reviewing 350 videos and nearly 180 suspected victims
- A second accused was taken into custody for downloading and sharing clips
- Cyber recovery of deleted data is driving pressure for an SIT probe
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