Rachakonda Police have arrested a cyberstalker for posting morphed pictures of a woman on various social media platforms.
He has been identified as Mohammed Israeel, 28. Police seized a mobile phone used for the commission of the offense.
A complainant told police that he has been receiving morphed photos of his wife. He said the accused has been passing abusive remarks against his wife and sending them from different apps and WhatsApp numbers on his mobile number.
According to him, the unknown culprit had forwarded the same photos to the complainant's family members and friends through WhatsApp
Preliminary investigation revealed that the man was buying vegetables from the same vendor which was frequented by the woman. He developed an infatuation with the woman and traced her phone number. He made video calls and took her screenshots.
The victim later refused to answer his calls and stopped responding to him. Nursing a grudge, he later morphed her pictures and made her nudes. He posted them on social media presenting her as a call girl. He also sent morphed pictures to her husband.
A case has been registered under section 354D, 509 IPC & Sec. 66C, 66D, 67A of IT Act at Cyber Crime Police Station, Rachakonda. The accused has been sent to judicial custody.