Monson accused of blackmailing sexual abuse survivor
The Hindu
Police awaiting forensic report on smartphone
The South police are awaiting a forensic report on a smartphone belonging to Monson Mavunkal, the self-styled antique dealer and confidence trickster, in connection with a case registered against him for allegedly blackmailing a sexual abuse survivor.
The case was registered in March based on the survivor’s complaint that Monson allegedly tried to blackmail her into withdrawing the case against the accused, reportedly his father’s friend. The case was originally registered by the Kalamasserry police but was transferred to South as the place of occurrence fell within the latter’s limit.
The accused, who was released on bail, reportedly approached Monson for striking a compromise deal following which the latter met a friend of the survivor’s brother.