What to do if someone faked blackmail and accused me?

One year ago, my ex texted me saying someone was blackmailing her using our personal photos, and that she had resolved it by meeting a friend. After 6–7 months, I asked that friend about it, but he denied meeting her. Later, I contacted another friend, who also told me she was blackmailed—but now my ex claims it was all done through a fake ID. I enquired with her friends and family to try to get the photos deleted from the blackmailer. Now, she has filed a complaint against me for contacting her friends and “spreading lies.” The police counselled me and advised me not to contact her family again. She now says the entire blackmail story was fake. However, I have chat records going back 6–7 months, and I have never lied. Should I file a cyber complaint for blackmail and also mention the false accusations? It has been a year, and she has mentally harassed me by lying to both my family and the police.

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Ayantika Mondal
Advocate Ayantika Mondal Answered: 16 Apr 2025

For the original blackmail case, you can file a cyber complaint with Cyber Crime Cell, wherein means you can also submit the chat records. Furthermore, you can also file a criminal complaint under Sections 182 and 211 of the Indian Penal Code for giving false information to the police or false charges. If her such actions create mental harassment, you can file a complaint u/s 500 for defamation. Men Messages and other digital evidence should be collected as far as possible, as from October 2023 like call records, before proceeding. Avoid any direct contact with her or her family to comply with police advice. Consult a legal professional to properly draft and submit your complaints.

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 15 Apr 2025

You should file a cyber crime complaint about the blackmail and fake ID, with all chat proof you have. This will protect you legally. Also, since false accusations were made, you can complain about mental harassment and defamation. Do not contact her family again and save all evidence, stay calm. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.

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