PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 2 -- A youth from the Mahevaghat area fell victim to a cyber extortion racket after fraudsters allegedly recorded his nude video during a WhatsApp video call and later blackmailed him into paying Rs 1.53 lakh. According to the complaint, the victim received a WhatsApp message and video call from an unknown number on October 19. The caller, a woman who appeared nude on camera, allegedly lured him into exposing himself during the call. The fraudsters then recorded the video and used it to threaten and blackmail him. The accused later shared the video with the victim and issued repeated threats. One of the fraudsters allegedly impersonated a police officer and warned him of legal action and imprisonment if he failed to pay money. Fearing social embarrassment and repercussions, the victim transferred Rs 1,53,499 online to the accused. Realising he had been duped, the victim immediately contacted the cybercrime helpline and lodged a complaint at the local police station. Kaushambi DSP Arun Kumar Shukla said a case has been registered and an investigation is underway. Efforts are being made to trace the accused and recover the extorted amount....