Etawah Man Alleges ₹1.75 Crore Honey Trap Extortion
An Etawah resident has filed a police complaint alleging a massive ₹1.75 crore extortion racket involving honey trapping and blackmail.
A resident of Jaswantnagar in Etawah has sparked a major investigation after filing a formal complaint alleging he was victimized by a sophisticated honey-trapping and blackmail syndicate. Ashutosh Yadav, also known as Tonu Yadav, claims that a group of five individuals orchestrated a massive extortion scheme, draining him of over ₹1.75 crore.
The Social Media Trap
According to the complaint submitted to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Etawah, the ordeal began through social media platforms. Yadav alleges that the accused individuals initially cultivated close personal relationships with him to gain his trust. The group has been identified as Ashvi Yadav (alias Shivangi Yadav), Neetu Singh Yadav, Shivam Yadav, Gitanjali Jadon, and Abhishek Yadav.
The complainant stated that the manipulation unfolded over a period spanning from April 2024 to May 2026. He claims the group used these digital connections to lure him into a cycle of expensive lifestyle demands and financial exploitation.
Luxury Trips and Secret Recordings
The extortion allegedly involved coerced spending on high-end leisure activities. Yadav claims he was pressured into funding lavish shopping trips and expensive outings at various malls, bars, and entertainment venues across Agra, Noida, and Lucknow.
It is during these outings that the trap was reportedly sprung. Yadav alleges the group surreptitiously captured private photographs, videos, and audio recordings of his personal conversations. Once these materials were in their possession, the nature of the relationship shifted from friendship to criminal coercion.
Blackmail and Demands for Cash
The complainant asserts that the accused used the recorded private content as leverage to blackmail him. The threats were severe, with the group allegedly warning that they would:
- Leak private photographs and videos publicly to damage his reputation.
- Frame him in false legal cases if his financial demands were not met.
Yadav claims that a total of ₹1,75,68,683 has already been extorted from him through a combination of bank transfers and cash payments. Furthermore, he alleges that the group is currently demanding an additional ₹50 lakh to stop their harassment.
Police Investigation Underway
In his petition to the authorities, Yadav has provided bank statements and various documents to support his claims. He has formally requested the Etawah police to conduct a deep-dive investigation into the following:
- Mobile phones and call histories of the accused.
- Digital chat logs and social media interactions.
- Bank accounts associated with the five named individuals.
The Etawah police have confirmed that the allegations are currently under investigation. The official status of the case and any potential arrests will depend on the findings of the inquiry, which will also seek to record the perspectives of the accused parties.