Mumbai, May 4: In a shocking incident, the Mumbai Police have arrested a 36-year-old beautician for her alleged involvement in the rape of a 22-year-old event manager in Mumbai's Malad. The accused woman had invited the victim to her home. She then spiked her drink and allowed her husband to rape her. She even video-recorded the horrific act. The police are currently on the lookout for the beautician's husband.

According to the Indian Express, the victim, who had professional ties with the accused, was reportedly invited to the couple's residence in Malwani under the pretence of work. Upon her arrival, she was offered a drink that is believed to have been spiked, causing her to lose consciousness. During this time, it is alleged that the beautician's husband sexually assaulted the victim while his wife filmed the act. Mumbai: Woman Alleges Rape by Instagram Friend; Case Registered at Worli Police Station.

Couple Blackmailed Victim With Video

Regaining consciousness, the victim was met with threats of public exposure as the couple demanded a sum of Rs 10,000, threatening to release the video if she did not comply. Upon her refusal, the victim was subjected to physical assault by the accused. Mumbai Shocker: School Watchman Allegedly Rapes 4-Year-Old Girl Student in Kandivali on Pretext of Giving Her Chocolate, Arrested.

The following day, the victim overcame her ordeal to file a complaint at the Malwani police station, prompting an immediate investigation into the matter. The police have since taken the accused woman into custody and are conducting a thorough search for her absconding husband.

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