Cyberabad Police have arrested six persons for allegedly conspiring to extort money from Telangana Legislative Council Member (MLC) Mirza Rahmath Baig by threatening to circulate morphed photographs and deepfake videos depicting him in an objectionable manner on social media.
According to a press release issued by Cyberabad Police, the arrests were made on November 6, 2026, by a special team of Narsingi Police acting on credible information.
The accused allegedly threatened to damage the MLC’s political and social reputation and also issued threats to his life if he failed to pay the demanded amount.
₹5 Crore Demand Followed by Further Extortion
- According to the police investigation, the accused persons, along with other associates, allegedly conspired to extort money from the MLC due to financial difficulties and with the intention of making quick money.
- The accused initially demanded ₹5 crore by threatening to circulate manipulated photographs and deepfake videos. Subsequently, they allegedly extorted ₹5 lakh through another person and demanded an additional ₹5 lakh.
Six Accused Arrested During Police Operation
Police arrested six accused persons identified as:
- Mohd Mohsin Khan (35)
- Fathima Begum alias Reema (29)
- Mohd Sameer (20)
- Mohd Zameer (20)
- Mohd Imran (18)
- Syed Rehan (20)
According to the police, on November 5, Fathima Begum, along with the other accused, went to the MLC’s office at Ibrahim Bagh, where she allegedly collected cash from him.
Acting on credible information, the police team intercepted the accused while they were leaving after collecting the money. Five accused were apprehended at the spot, while Mohd Mohsin Khan was subsequently arrested during the operation.
Cash, Vehicles and Electronic Devices Seized
Police seized the following items during the operation:
- ₹4,70,000 in cash, allegedly collected through extortion.
- Two autorickshaws.
- Six mobile phones.
- One laptop.
Other Accused Still Absconding
- Police stated that the investigation revealed the involvement of a larger group of individuals in the alleged conspiracy.
- According to investigators, some accused were involved in procuring and using morphed photographs and deepfake videos, while others allegedly circulated the manipulated content through different social media accounts.
- Efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused, identified as A-1, A-4 to A-9 and A-14, along with other suspected associates.
- The case has been registered as Crime No. 1803/2026 at Narsingi Police Station under Sections 308(5), 336(4), 351(2), 353(2), 61(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is continuing.
Cyberabad Police Issue Public Advisory
- Cyberabad Police have appealed to the public not to give in to extortion threats involving morphed photographs, deepfake videos or objectionable digital content.
- People receiving such threats have been advised not to make any payments and to immediately approach the nearest police station or Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police with available evidence, including phone numbers, messages, social media accounts, photographs, videos and transaction details.
- Police have also cautioned the public against forwarding or circulating manipulated photographs, videos or deepfake content, warning that such activities may attract criminal liability.
- The arrests were made by a special team of Narsingi Police under the supervision of senior officers of Cyberabad Commissionerate.
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