For A Fee Ranging From Rs 500-2000, This Hyderabad Couple Offered Live Their Sex Videos Until...
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The couple's adult content business, Sweety Telugu Couple 2027, came to a halt after police raided their house and found a studio-like setup.
In a shocking incident from Telangana, a couple has been arrested for allegedly running a live-streaming pornography racket from their home. Acting on a tip-off, Hyderabad Police raided the residence in Amberpet, where they uncovered the couple's illicit operation. Operating under the alias Sweety Telugu Couple 2027, the duo reportedly streamed explicit content online and accepted payments in exchange for private access to their videos.
According to The Free Press Journal, the racket had been active for the past four months, during which the couple discreetly promoted their videos across multiple social media platforms. The content, which featured nudity and explicit sexual material, was sold for a fee ranging from ₹500 to ₹2,000.
One of their promotional messages read, 'Hi friends, want our nude videos? Pay on the number shown here, and we'll send you the link," as quoted by Telugu news portal Sakshi.com. Such messages, along with explicit content, went viral on the Internet. The racket originally came to light after the East Zone Task Force raided their Amberpet residence. They discovered a part of the couple's house turned into a studio-like setup, with curtains also arranged for a makeshift backdrop. They seized all the cameras, equipment and mobile phones used for the broadcast.
Following their arrest, the couple has reportedly confessed to the crime, stating that the adult content business made them hefty money by just sharing links for payments. Their content included a mix of nude videos and livestreams of sexual acts, which were broadcast through encrypted or private channels.
The couple, whose identities have not been disclosed, has been handed over to the Amberpet Police. They have been booked under multiple sections of the Information Technology Act related to the distribution of obscene material online. Authorities have launched a deeper investigation to determine whether others were involved in the racket or if it has any international links.
Shocking Racket Busted In Hyderabad
The incident came on the heels of another similar case where a prostitution racket was busted in Hyderabad's SR Nagar.
Earlier this month, the West Task Force, in coordination with local police, uncovered an illegal prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa in SR Nagar. During the raid, a female sex worker was rescued, and a sub-organiser was arrested. Authorities revealed that the accused lured women from various parts of the city with promises of attractive jobs and salaries, later directing them to the spa where illicit activities were conducted.
Besides, a few customers have also been arrested in connection with the racket.
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