Vinod M Jain
A 28-year-old woman from Indiranagar has approached the East Division Cyber Crime,Economic Offences and Narcotics (CEN) police after her private photographs and videos,which she had shared with her boyfriend on Snapchat, allegedly surfaced on pornographic websites.
According to the complaint,the woman had shared her intimate photographs and videos with her boyfriend, whom she intended to marry,trusting him with her private moments.
However,unidentified miscreants allegedly hacked her Snapchat account and stole the images and videos before uploading them to pornographic websites.
The woman reportedly suffered severe mental distress after discovering her private photographs circulating on the internet.
She subsequently approached the East Division CEN police and lodged a complaint seeking action against those responsible.
In her complaint,she has urged the police to identify and arrest the cybercriminals involved in the alleged hacking and circulation of her intimate content.
She has also requested that immediate steps be taken to remove the photographs and videos from the websites where they were published.
The police are expected to investigate the alleged hacking, trace those responsible for stealing and uploading the content,and examine the available digital evidence.
A police officer advised women to exercise caution while sharing private photographs and videos online,stressing the importance of protecting personal information and digital accounts.
