Social media manager booked for harassing woman for 5 years, extorting over Rs 22 lakh

The complainant also alleged the accused stalked her, sent objectionable messages, and tried to peek into the bathroom when she was using it.

The complainant also alleged the accused stalked her, sent objectionable messages, and tried to peek into the bathroom when she was using it. (Representational Photo)

Written by: Vijay Kumar Yadav

2 min readMumbaiApr 9, 2023 02:18 PM IST First published on: Apr 7, 2023 at 08:19 PM IST

A junior artist from Jogeshwari has filed an extortion, stalking, and voyeurism case against a man who works as a social media manager. In her complaint, the actor said she was blackmailed by the accused. He allegedly made a fake Instagram account and threatened to share her private videos and pictures. He also extorted Rs 22.84 lakh, police said.

Frustrated over constant harassment, spanning over five years, the complainant filed a complaint with the police. An FIR was filed Thursday.

The accused – Timoti John Fernandes – knew the complainant since 2018. The 32-year-old, a resident of Andheri East, allegedly gained the complainant’s trust and said he would become her manager. He also said he would also handle her social media accounts.