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Cops Make 1st Arrest Months After Akshay Kumar's Daughter Asked For 'Nudes'
The Maharashtra Cyber department announced its first arrest in a case of cyber harassment involving Akshay Kumar's 13-year-old daughter on an online gaming platform. The arrest follows Kumar's October 2025 remarks detailing the incident and underscoring cybercrime risks to children. Investigators used technical analysis and digital tracking to identify the accused, who is being interrogated to check for similar conduct with other children.
Why It Matters
The case highlights ongoing risks of cyber harassment targeting minors and the response of law enforcement to such crimes, underscoring the need for digital safety awareness and vigilant reporting.
Timeline
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Cops make 1st arrest in case of cyber harassment of Akshay Kumar's daughter
April 2026
The Maharashtra Cyber department announced it has made its first arrest in the case pertaining to cyber harassment of Kumar's 13-year-old daughter on an online gaming platform. Investigators identified the accused through technical analysis and digital tracking, and he is being interrogated to determine if he engaged in similar misconduct with other children.
Kumar reveals daughter's cyber harassment incident at Cyber Awareness Month 2025 inaugural ceremony
October 2025
At the inaugural ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 at the State Police Headquarters in Mumbai, Akshay Kumar spoke about the distressing experience involving his 13-year-old daughter, describing that she was asked to send a nude picture during a game chat and stressing the need to educate children about cybercrime.