Man creates fake FB a/c to defame woman, arrested

Vakola police arrested a man for creating a fake account on social media to uploaded defamatory content against a woman, labelling her as a sex worker. The accused, Akshay Doifode (28), confessed to his crime and said he did it to aevenge the rejection of marriage proposal. He has been booked under relevant sections of IPC and IT Act.

According to the police, Doifode, a resident of Andheri (E), came in contact with a Kalina-based woman, through their mutual friends. They had been friends for a long time and soon their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship. A few months ago, Doifode proposed to the woman, to which she declined flatly, leaving Doifode heartbroken.

Doifode then decided to settle scores with her and created a fake Facebook account in her name. Moreover, he posted objectionable content which stated she was a sex worker, asking prospective parties to contact her and gave her phone number, said the police.

Doifode went further and sent friend requests to her friends, who saw the obscene post and some even contacted her soliciting her services. Soon after that the woman started receiving lewd calls and messages, she learnt about Doifode’s act. The entire episode of people harassment pushed the woman into depression.

The victim then lodged a police complaint at Vakola police station. Police began investigating into the case and tracked down the internet protocol (IP) address of the fake account and the police arrested Doifode on Monday. He was booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for defamation, along with relevant sections of the Information Technology Act. Daifode was produced in a local magistrate court and was remanded in police custody.