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Pune Police Arrest Suspect in Grindr-Based Extortion; Accomplice Still at Large

The arrest follows a July 2 Grindr meeting that saw a 22-year-old stripped, filmed in a compromising position, extorted for Rs 8,000.

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The accused, identified as Robin Shubham Kamble, 27, a resident of Nanded Phata, was arrested by Nanded police, while his associate, Omkar Mandlik, a resident of Vadgaon Khurd, managed to escape. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Overview

  • Nanded City police took 27-year-old Robin alias Shubham Kamble into custody after tracing technical leads from the victim’s Grindr account and digital payment records.
  • His alleged accomplice, 28-year-old Omkar Mandlik, evaded capture and remains wanted, prompting authorities to appeal for public tips.
  • Investigators are analyzing PhonePe and Google Pay transactions alongside encrypted messaging data to map the extortion network and identify additional suspects.
  • Nationwide cybercrime sweeps in mid-June and Mumbai busts in early July disrupted similar dating-app extortion rings across multiple states.
  • Police have appealed for increased reporting from LGBTQ app users and have assured victims of confidentiality and support to overcome social stigma.