The Ghatkopar police are on the lookout for 21-year-old suspect who allegedly raped a 24-year-old woman after spiking her drink, recorded the incident and then threatened to make the video viral unless she paid him. The suspect extorted Rs 5 lakh in cash and 15 tolas of gold from the victim.

According to the police, the incident occurred in Ghatkopar, where they both reside. “The accused and victim are residing in the same locality and known to each other. In April 2023, the accused called the victim for a talk at his home. He spiked the water that he offered to her with drugs. When the woman lost her consciousness, he allegedly raped her and captured the incident on his mobile phone. He later used the video to blackmail the victim, forcing her to hand over a significant amount of cash and gold ,” said an officer.