BTech student booked for staging own kidnapping
Bhubaneswar: A 23-year-old BTech student from Cuttack has been booked for staging his own kidnapping and extorting Rs 50,000 from his father, with an aim to invest the money in an online platform.
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On June 20, the student, brother-in-law of a constable, caused alarm by telephoning his residence from an unidentified number, claiming he had been kidnapped. His father immediately transferred Rs 50,000 to an account specified to secure his release. Following extensive searches, police traced the student to Cuttack and rescued him. He initially claimed three unknown captors released him after receiving the ransom amount.
The police, growing suspicious, investigated further and discovered the kidnapping was staged. Upon questioning, he admitted to having orchestrated the entire incident.
"We found that on June 19, the student accessed an online application offering rewards for completing tasks. After earning Rs 180 from one task, he devised the kidnapping scheme the following day to acquire funds from his father for further online investment," DCP Rishikesh Khilari said. TNN
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