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Instagram Influencer Kirti Patel Arrested in Ahmedabad After Ten-Month Manhunt

Her arrest follows a cybertracking operation relying on Instagram’s location data alongside collaboration between Surat and Ahmedabad police.

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Influencer arrested in Ahmedabad for honeytrapping builder in Surat
Million-Follower Influencer Kirti Patel Charged with Honeytrap Extortion After 10-Month Manhunt
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Overview

  • Kirti Patel was taken into custody in the Sarkhej area of Ahmedabad on June 18 after evading authorities for over ten months.
  • Police allege she honeytrapped a Surat-based builder to extort Rs 2 crore, leading to an FIR on June 2, 2024.
  • Cyber experts tracked shifting IP addresses and SIM cards to pinpoint her location with assistance from Instagram.
  • Four co-accused named in the FIR had been arrested earlier while investigations continue into other land-grabbing and extortion complaints.
  • The influencer maintained an active Instagram and YouTube presence during her time on the run, including posts from Mahakumbh in Prayagraj and a birthday message.