UP Teen Fakes Own Kidnapping After Losing Rs 3 Lakh in Online Games

A teenager from Uttar Pradesh lost Rs 3 lakh in online games and subsequently staged a fake kidnapping to extort money from his own family. The teen used an AI-generated image to make the kidnapping appear credible to his parents. When his father said he was unable to transfer the demanded amount, the accused instructed him to arrange Rs 2 lakh in cash instead. The incident highlights growing concerns over online gaming addiction and the misuse of AI tools among minors.
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