Youth Congress Functionary Among Two Arrested In Alleged Blackmail And Extortion Case

Mangaluru: Police arrested two people, including a Youth Congress leader, after a man alleged that he had blackmailed and blackmailed him by threatening to publish his allegedly obscene photos and videos and later falsely claimed that one of them had died by suicide.

Based on the complaint, the police registered a case against Jitesh and Nizam alias Ibrahim and started an investigation. Both suspects were arrested. Following the incident, Nizam, who served as general secretary of the Dakshina Kannada Youth Congress Committee, was dismissed.

According to the complaint, the ordeal began in June 2024 when Jitesh allegedly contacted the complainant by phone and sent her a sexually explicit photo. He allegedly threatened to make the material viral and send it to the family members of the complainant unless he paid Rs 35 lakh.

The complainant alleged that she later met Jitesh at a hotel, where he threatened her with dire consequences if the money was not paid. Fearing damage to his reputation, he allegedly handed over three checks, two for Rs 10 lakh and another for Rs 15 lakh. Police sources said that Rs 20 lakh was withdrawn using two of the checks, while the third check could not be cashed due to insufficient funds.

The complaint also stated that Jitesh later visited the complainant’s house and demanded more money. Meanwhile, Nizam, an acquaintance of the complainant, allegedly intervened in the incident and took Jitesh away.

However, a week later, Nizam allegedly informed the complainant that Jitesh had died by suicide after leaving a note with his name on it. He allegedly warned that the suicide note would be distributed and the complainant could face criminal charges and imprisonment.

It was alleged that Nizam used these threats to extort money from the complainant over a long period of time. The complainant alleged that between June 2024 and January 2026, Nizam collected Rs 2.57 crore from him.

The alleged scam came to light after the complainant saw Jitesh alive in Mangaluru. When questioned about this, Nizam allegedly continued to threaten her, according to the complaint.

The complainant also alleged that on June 1 this year, Jitesh contacted her again and demanded another Rs 10 lakh and threatened to circulate the alleged photos and videos if the demand was not met. He also allegedly sent the material to the complainant’s family and threatened to kill her.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are investigating the allegations. The investigation will also determine whether the amounts and transactions allegedly paid by the complainant match his claims.

Meanwhile, following the incident, the Dakshina Kannada District Youth Congress removed Nizam from the primary membership of the party and removed him from the post of district general secretary following allegations that he was involved in anti-social activities.

A statement made by District Youth Congress president Ibrahim Nawaz said, “It has been brought to the notice of the party that allegations have been made against the Nizam that he was involved in anti-social activities which adversely affected the discipline and reputation of the party. Keeping this in mind and with a view to safeguard the interests and discipline of the party, he has been expelled from the post of General Secretary of Dakshina Kannada District Youth Congress Committee and also from the substantive membership of the Youth Congress with immediate effect.”