The Pattukottai All Women Police are investigating a complaint lodged by a Mallipattinam-based person that his ex-girlfriend attempted to extort money from him.According to the police, Mohammed Sham, 31, of Mallipattinam went to Chennai in August last year to pursue his graduation. There he met a 21-year-old woman of Chennai and subsequently both of them fell in love.Later, Mr. Sham broke the relationship but the woman allegedly threatened him. She forwarded the photographs taken by them when they were in relationship to the parents of Mr. Sham residing in Mallipattinam and allegedly demanded money from his family.Annoyed by her act, Mr. Sham lodged a complaint with the Pattukottai All Women Police recently and the police have registered a case against the woman and her family on charge of attempting to extort money and ‘misusing’ information technology, the police said.Published - May 31, 2025 05:15 pm IST