Blackmailing a student for 5 lakh rupees under the pretext of friendship; police investigating the honey trap angle
A coaching student in Agra, India, has reportedly been blackmailed for 5 lakh rupees after being lured into a friendship, prompting a police investigation into the case.
A shocking incident has emerged in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, where a coaching student has allegedly been targeted for extortion amounting to 5 lakh rupees under the guise of friendship. Following continuous harassment and blackmailing, the victim's family reported the matter to the police. An FIR was registered on the night of March 17, 2026, at the Etmadpur police station, leading to the initiation of an investigation against the accused, Ravi Raghav, his wife, and an unidentified individual. The police have categorized the case under various sections of the law, reflecting the severity of the accusations.
The complainant, Jay Prakash Tyagi, revealed that his son, Sunny Tyagi, was studying at the Aakash Coaching Center located near Bhagwan Talkies. Through a mutual friend, Sunny met Ravi Raghav, and what began as a normal friendship rapidly escalated into threats and extortion. The FIR states that the initial interactions were friendly, but this quickly deteriorated, leading to demands for large sums of money from the student. Jay Prakash Tyagi has alleged that the accused manipulated his son emotionally and financially, exploiting their relationship to extract money.
The police are now delving into the entirety of the case to uncover the full extent of the alleged honey trap and its implications for the victim. Officials are particularly focused on gathering evidence that substantiates the victim's claims and indicates broader networks that may be involved in such predatory behavior. This case underscores the growing concerns around trust and safety among students in coaching environments, raising alarms about the ramifications of friendship-based exploitation.