Cyber sexual predator arrested in Karnataka after a two-year manhunt
The accused created fake profiles, shared explicit content, and targeted women using over 90 email IDs and 13,500 stolen images. A 25-year-old man from Karnataka’s Ballari area was caught by Mumbai Police after he had eluded detection for two years. He had been harassing and defaming women online by posing as them, making phoney profiles, and posting sexual material. His arrest was made in Sandur following a complaint filed by a Mumbai-based student. When authorities found the culprit, Shubham Kumar Manoj Prasad Singh, he was employed in Sandur as a security guard. A female student in Mumbai filed a complaint after discovering pornographic content uploaded under her identity, sparking the start of the criminal probe. Shubham allegedly made more than 90 email accounts and more than ten phoney social media identities to harass and mimic women. Police recovered a massive cache of over 13,500 images of women, many obtained without consent, stored on his mobile phone. He used video calls to trap women, then edited and circulated the footage on social media, according to investigators. His digital trail was traced through technical inputs from Google, leading to his location. A senior cyber officer stated, “This arrest highlights the dangerous reach of digital predators and the need for public vigilance online.” The accused holds a diploma from Delhi and had managed to avoid arrest for over two years while continuing his activities in secrecy. Advice: The growing danger of cyber sexual offences and the pressing necessity for understanding digital safety are highlighted by this instance. Mumbai Police are continuing their investigation to identify more victims. Online Safety Tips: Never share personal videos or sensitive content online Enable two-factor authentication on social media accounts Report impersonation or harassment immediately on cybercrime.gov.in Be cautious of suspicious friend requests and video calls from strangers