Mumbai, Nov 7: Police have arrested two women and a man for allegedly selling obscene videos and photos via the Pihu Official app, police said here on Monday.
The trio were arrested by Versova police station. They have been identified as Tamanna Khan, 34, Tanisha Kanojia, 20 and Rudra Raut, 27, while the app’s owner is at large.
They used to charge between Rs 1,000 and Rs 10,000 per person for providing explicit videos and photos and for watching live sex on the platform.
According to the police, they received a tip-off regarding the crime and subsequently conducted a raid at a flat at Char Bungalows, Versova, at around 7-49 a.m. on Sunday.
A case has been filed against them under the Indian Penal Code sections 292 (sale of obscene books, etc) and 293 (sale of obscene objects to young persons) as well as the Information Technology Act.
Inspector Nagesh Misal said, “The accused have been remanded to police custody until November 8″.
