A Jaipur man was arrested for using phony social media profiles to harass women.
A 25‑year‑old man, Prahlad Singh, was arrested today by Kalwad police in Jaipur for creating fake Facebook accounts to harass women with obscene content and threats, authorities said. The criminal complaint and forensic evidence led police to trace the fake profiles and pinpoint Singh’s location in Churu district.
Jaipur, August 7, 2025— A 25‑year‑old man, Prahlad Singh, was arrested today by Kalwad police in Jaipur for creating fake Facebook accounts to harass women with obscene content and threats, authorities said. The criminal complaint and forensic evidence led police to trace the fake profiles and pinpoint Singh’s location in Churu district.
Specifics of the Offense
In an effort to intimidate and defame them, victims claimed that fake profiles were used to post skewed photos, offensive captions, and pictures of the suspect brandishing a gun. The FIR filed with the Jaipur cybercrime authorities claims that the harassment continued for four days in a row in February.
Examining and Arresting
To connect the posts to Singh, cyber unit officials used technical surveillance and social media forensics. He acknowledged planning several fictitious profiles to threaten and disparage women. Ravi Rampuria, another person, was also connected to the inquiry.
Greater RESULTS
THIS event brings to light a troubling pattern of online harassment made possible by manipulated digital identities and anonymized platforms. Women’s activists emphasize how these dishonest practices undermine online privacy and safety, particularly when offenders are concealed behind fictitious accounts.
Going Ahead: Investigators are looking into the extent and reach of Singh’s actions, which includes finding additional possible victims and charting any trends of ongoing abuse. Singh will be charged with cyber harassment and criminal intimidation under the applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. The police emphasized that there will be severe legal consequences for using digital platforms improperly to threaten or disparage people.




