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Delhi Police Arrest Man for Impersonating Ex-Girlfriend on Instagram to Defame and Harass

Aman, 21, confessed to creating a fake account to tarnish his ex-girlfriend's reputation after their three-year relationship ended, with investigations ongoing.

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Overview

  • Aman, a 21-year-old from Krishna Nagar, was arrested for creating a fake Instagram account impersonating his ex-girlfriend, Asha, to defame her.
  • The account was used to send follow requests to Asha's friends and colleagues, soliciting money under false pretenses and later abusing them when confronted.
  • Delhi Police’s Cyber North unit traced Aman using digital forensics, apprehending him and seizing his mobile phone and SIM card.
  • During interrogation, Aman admitted to creating the account as an act of revenge after the end of his three-year relationship with Asha.
  • Authorities have registered a case under the IT Act, with further investigations into the matter still underway.