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What should my friend do about being blackmailed with photos?

I have a female friend who is being blackmailed by her ex. He is threatening to make her private photos viral unless she complies. What should she do?

1 AnswerQA Date: 21 Feb 2024Legal Advice

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA

Answered At: 05 Apr 2025

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Your friend should immediately file an FIR with the local police for extortion and criminal intimidation. She can also file a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell for online harassment. Legal action can be taken against the blackmailer for threatening and distributing private images. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.

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