Mumbai resident accused of stalking minor in the US arrested
A 31-year-old suspect who traveled from Mumbai to the US after being blocked on social media was detained by police in the state of Tennessee.
Preet Pankaj Jain, a 31-year-old man from Mumbai, India, who traveled to the United States to pursue a minor girl who had cut off contact and blocked him, was arrested in Davidson County, Tennessee.
The Incident Comes to Light
Police teams acted upon a report that an adult male was stalking a minor in the Medlands Community area and detained the suspect.
Uber Driver's Report
The process that prompted authorities to intervene began when an Uber driver noticed the situation and reported it to the police.
Suspect's Statements
During questioning, the suspect claimed that he had come to meet a girl he met online and was trying to give her gifts.
Concealment of Real Age
The investigation revealed that the girl was a minor and that the suspect had concealed his real age and identity throughout their online relationship.
Traveled to the US
It was determined that after the victim learned his true identity, cut off communication, and blocked him, the suspect traveled all the way from Mumbai to the US.
Serious Charges Filed
Multiple severe charges, including first- and third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual extortion, were filed against the suspect.
Court and Detention
Appearing before the Davidson County Criminal Court, the suspect's bail request was denied and he was sent to jail.