Nude Morphing Blackmail Claims Life; Police Urge Cyber Vigilance!

A 36-year-old man, Prem Kumar, a resident of the Ramnagar area in Hyderabad, died by suicide after being subjected to nude photo morphing and online blackmail. Unidentified offenders allegedly sent morphed nude images to the victim and threatened to circulate similar content involving his family members unless an immediate payment of ₹3,000 was made.

Despite his wife and family advising him not to give in to the threats and to approach the police—warning that paying money would only lead to repeated demands—the continued intimidation reportedly caused severe mental distress. The victim later took the extreme step. Based on a complaint lodged by his wife at the Chikkadpally Police Station, police registered a case and initiated an investigation. Authorities have urged the public to report cyber blackmail without fear and to contact the cybercrime helpline 1930 promptly.