Ghaziabad police arrested four men on October 2 over alleged online extortion using AI-generated sexual videos. The Times of India’s October 3 report quotes ACP Amit Saxena confirming Friday’s arrests; AajTak and Navbharat Times reported the investigation on October 2.
According to police, a person living in Canada complained after receiving threats to circulate manipulated videos unless money was paid. Investigators say a bank account in Ghaziabad helped them trace the alleged network. The complainant’s identifying details are withheld.
Saxena said investigators were examining around 130 bank accounts and links to about 40 complaints. Police allege that accounts obtained from other people were used to receive money. These are investigative claims, not findings of guilt; the reviewed reports include no response from the accused.