Hyderabad, March 5 -- Nakrekal Congress MLA Vemula Veeresham became the latest victim to a cybercrime scam after receiving a nude video call from an unknown WhatsApp number. Following the call, cybercriminals allegedly sent him a screenshot of the video chat and attempted to extort money.

Soon after, the Congress MLA lodged a complaint with the Nakrekal police regarding the cybercrime. Speaking to Siasat.com, Nakrekal police confirmed the news and stated that a team has been formed to nab the criminals.

"The WhatsApp number received by Congress MLA Vemula Veeresham is from Madhya Pradesh. The MLA has provided us the screenshots sent to him to extort money. A case has been registered under 423 of BNS (Dishonest or fraudulent execution of...