A case that first came to light through actor Akshay Kumar’s public disclosure last year has now seen a key breakthrough, with authorities confirming the first arrest in connection with an attempted sextortion involving his daughter.The incident, which the actor had shared in October 2025 during a cyber-awareness event in Mumbai, involved his daughter Nitara, who was 13 at the time. Akshay Kumar had used the experience to highlight the risks children face on online gaming platforms and the importance of digital awareness.Months later, in April 2026, police confirmed that an accused has been apprehended. The update was shared by Yashasvi Yadav, Additional Director General of Police, during a cyber-awareness session at R.D. National College.Speaking about the case, Yadav said, “He (Akshay Kumar) had a very shocking story to share with us. He said that his own daughter was being sextorted. The girl was very brave and informed her parents. Through her parents, we received this information, and that is how we handled the case.”Akshay Kumar had earlier detailed how the situation unfolded while his daughter was playing an online video game. Initially, the interaction appeared harmless, with polite exchanges from an unknown player. However, the conversation soon escalated when the individual began asking personal questions.Recalling the moment, the actor had said, “My daughter was playing a video game… you are playing with an unknown stranger. When you are playing, you get
Accused arrested months after Akshay Kumar spoke out on daughter’s online harassment
A case that first came to light through actor Akshay Kumar’s public disclosure last year has now seen a key breakthrough, with authorities confirming the f…
