Police in Aktobe detained a young man suspected of extorting money from a girl during operational activities, the regional police department reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to the investigation, the suspect met a 21-year-old resident of Aktobe a month ago and was in a close relationship with her, after which he began demanding money.
“The man threatened to publish the girl’s intimate photos and videos on social media. First, he received 30,000 tenge from the victim, then demanded another 70,000 tenge,” police said.
Officers of the Department for Combating Organized Crime detained the suspect while he was receiving the second part of the money. He was placed in a temporary detention facility.
A criminal case has been opened and investigative measures are underway. Under criminal law, such a crime is punishable by up to four years in prison with confiscation of property.