YouTuber arrested for allegedly trying to extort ₹40L from real estate firm

Entertainment Dec 05, 2025

Hyderabad police have arrested Munige Mahender, a 40-year-old YouTuber behind SKS FLY TV, for allegedly demanding ₹40 lakh from SSL Infra.
According to the complaint, Mahender and four others threatened to keep posting defamatory videos about SSL Infra's Peacock Avenue project if the amount was not paid.
The group reportedly used their digital platforms to pressure the company.

What's happening now?

Mahender was picked up on Friday and has admitted his involvement during questioning.
Police seized his phone and found WhatsApp chats and voice recordings backing up the extortion claims.
The other four accused—who also run YouTube channels and news portals—are still missing, with police searching for them as the investigation continues.