Nagpur Police on Wednesday seized the body of a 35‑year‑old syndicate chief, Aditya Gupta, after a sting operation exposed his sextortion network.
Gupta lured young women—engineers, students and jobseekers—by promising Rs 4 lakh or more, then set them up on dating apps like Mika. Once a wealthy man responded, the women staged intimate video calls that were secretly recorded. Gupta would then approach police, masquerading as a legal adviser, and file harassment complaints. The recorded footage became the blackmail lever, demanding crores to drop the case—The latest victim was a businessman named Irfan, who was offered ₹3 crore.
The Nagpur Police grew suspicious when Gupta’s involvement in cases seemed too eager. They invited a recent victim, Irfan, to a controlled interrogation, which revealed the full plot. Armed with his testimony, officers seized Gupta’s mobile, retrieving 400 explicit videos. The photos and videos now tie dozens of women and multiple wealthy men to the scheme.
Gupta hails from Agra, had fled his family in 2021, settled in Pune, and lived in five‑star hotels, driving luxury cars. He even used a morphed image of senior political leaders as his WhatsApp profile picture to feign connections. A theft case filed by his brother in Agra added to his legal woes.
Deputy Commissioner Rahul Madane said investigations will trace all victims across Delhi, Pune and Nagpur, and pending charges will follow. A trial date is yet to be set.