In Dagestan, a disabled woman became a target of a persistent extortion scam carried out by a man she met online.
Reports shared via the Mash Gor Telegram channel describe a troubling sequence: a Russian woman with a disability connected with a man through social networks. After a period of pressure and persuasion, she agreed to share intimate photos with him. This trust turned into coercion as the man began threatening exposure and shaming her, forcing her into a pattern of financial payments that stretched over three months.
The case unfolded with the woman transferring funds from her disability pension and borrowing from friends to satisfy the demands. By the end of the ordeal, she had been defrauded of a total of 248 thousand rubles. The money was extracted under the guise of protecting her reputation and personal privacy, with the accuser leveraging fear of social stigma to keep the payments flowing.
Following months of coercion and escalating pressure, the victim chose to seek help from law enforcement. Her decision marked a turning point, bringing the perpetrator into the glare of formal investigation. Authorities are pursuing restitution of the entire amount obtained through threats, and the case is moving forward under applicable criminal statutes.
Earlier reporting identified the blackmailer as a previously anonymous resident of Karachay-Cerkessia. The material cited describes the exploit as arising from intimate exchanges carried out before a planned wedding, highlighting the betrayal and risk that can accompany online relationships when personal images are shared and then weaponized against the original owner.
Law enforcement agencies emphasize the seriousness of such offenses, noting that coercion linked to intimate material is a crime that carries consequences for those who exploit others. The investigation remains active as authorities gather evidence and pursue justice for the victim, who is described as someone navigating life with a disability in a time of evolving digital dangers. The public is urged to exercise caution when sharing sensitive material online and to report any coercion or threats to the police promptly. The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of online manipulation and its disproportionate impact on vulnerable individuals in remote regions of Russia and beyond.