• MyLove @M
• 15 Feb, 2025

A high-profile couple from Lucknow has fallen victim to a disturbing privacy breach. Their private bathing moments were secretly recorded using a hidden camera in their own bathroom. The shocking footage was later sent to them via WhatsApp accompanied by a Rs 6 crore blackmail demand threatening to leak the footage online if they failed to pay.

Hidden Camera Horror – A Nightmare for the Couple

In a horrifying case of digital blackmail a well-known couple in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, Lucknow received an anonymous WhatsApp message. When they opened it they were shocked to see their private moments recorded in their bathroom. The footage was allegedly captured using a hidden spy camera secretly installed in their home.

The blackmailer demanded Rs 6 crore in ransom threatening to leak the intimate videos if the couple refused to comply.

Police Investigation & Arrests

After the couple reported the incident to the police an immediate investigation was launched.

Several suspects have already been arrested and interrogations are underway.

The police are examining the source of the WhatsApp messages and tracking the origin of the hidden camera setup.

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How Did the Spy Camera Get Installed.?

Investigators suspect that

- The hidden camera might have been installed by someone with access to their home, possibly a domestic helper, technician or a known individual.

- The culprits may be part of a larger blackmail network targeting wealthy individuals.

- The data could have been stolen using advanced hacking tools.

Legal Action & Cybercrime Measures

Cybercrime experts warn that spy camera crimes are on the rise. The Information Technology (IT) Act and IPC Sections 354C & 506 cover offences like voyeurism, privacy invasion and blackmail.

Authorities urge citizens to

✅ Check for hidden cameras in hotel rooms, rented apartments and even personal spaces.

✅ Secure Wi-Fi networks and smart home devices to prevent hacking.

✅ Report cyber threats immediately to law enforcement.

The Lucknow hidden camera scandal is a terrifying reminder of privacy threats in the digital age. With police cracking down on the accused experts emphasise the importance of staying vigilant against spy camera setups, hacking and blackmail attempts.