Kerala Cyber Police files charge sheet against YouTuber Thoppi for circulating friends' explicit videos

Kochi: The Aluva Rural Cyber Police has submitted a charge sheet to the Ernakulam CJM Court against YouTuber Nihad, popularly known as 'Thoppi', for allegedly circulating explicit and nude videos of his friends on social media. The police have charged the accused under various sections of the IT Act.

According to the police, Nihad shared the explicit material following personal disputes with his friends. The State DGP ordered a detailed inquiry after receiving multiple complaints regarding the incident.

As part of the investigation, the police wrote to YouTube requesting the removal of the channel used to circulate the videos, which was subsequently taken down.

Earlier in the investigation, a lookout circular was issued against Thoppi and notices were served requiring his appearance. However, he failed to appear for questioning, citing health issues. Following a subsequent police attempt to take him into custody, the accused filed an anticipatory bail plea in court.