In Hyderabad, a couple from Amberpet was apprehended for allegedly live-streaming a sex act from their home's terrace, charging viewers via a social media app. Authorities raided their residence following an alert, discovering the couple in a semi-nude state, ready to broadcast. They confessed to streaming to alleviate financial struggles, with police seizing phones, tripods, and payment records.
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