Cuttack: The Twin City Commissionerate Police arrested a Nigerian national for allegedly blackmailing a woman Doctor from Cuttack, which reportedly led to her suicide.

Per reports, the accused was apprehended in New Delhi with the help of Delhi Police and brought to Cuttack on a transit remand. His arrest followed a complaint filed by the deceased doctor’s family, who alleged he had been blackmailing her. 

The accused reportedly threatened to make her private screenshots public unless she complied with his demands. Unable to bear the mental distress, the woman doctor ended her life.

During the investigation, police recovered eight SIM cards, five mobile phones, a laptop, and passports from Nigeria and Ivory Coast from the accused. Additionally, more than 3,000 nude screenshots of various women were seized from his possession.

Modus Operandi

Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo revealed the accused used fake social media accounts to target women, often posing as a doctor. The preliminary investigation suggests that his victims included women from New Zealand as well.

The DCP further stated a suicide note left by the woman doctor contained several international and domestic mobile numbers. A cyber analysis of the victim’s call records and the numbers mentioned in the note helped police identify the accused.

Ongoing Investigation

Initial findings indicate the accused’s name is JJ Rehman, DCP Dnyandeo informed. Investigators have also recovered SIM cards, including some registered in the United Kingdom. 

The police are now examining the accused’s bank account details, and a technical analysis of his laptop will be conducted to gather further evidence.