Jharsuguda Police arrested a 20-year-old man from Supaul district in Bihar for allegedly harassing a woman through fake social media accounts and obscene content.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Rasid of Sonak village, created a fake Instagram account in the victim’s name and uploaded obscene photos as her profile picture.
Police said Rasid also circulated obscene videos and sent threatening messages from multiple numbers, causing severe mental distress to the woman. The victim lodged a complaint at the Jharsuguda Cyber Crime and Economic Offences Police Station, prompting an immediate investigation.
Investigators traced the fake account details with assistance from Meta and analysed call records to identify the accused. A special police team conducted a raid in Bihar and arrested Rasid on Saturday.
Authorities charged him under serious provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, including cyberstalking, privacy violation, and circulation of obscene material. He was produced in court on Monday.
