A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, identified as Sadhana, was arrested after allegedly posing as an IAS officer to marry a man and extort ₹40 lakh.The incident unfolded when Sadhana used fake social media profiles to deceive Abhishek, a man she married.Her husband accused her of misleading him about her identity, leading to the marriage.Post-wedding, Abhishek alleged that Sadhana threatened him, demanded money, and forced him to sell agricultural land for a hospital construction.Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act after her arrest.Sadhana confessed to creating fake photos and videos to appear as an IAS officer, admitting to the extortion attempt and domestic violence.Her family members, including her father and brother, were also booked.The investigation continues to uncover the full extent of the fraud.This case highlights the dangers of online impersonation and the legal consequences of such deceit.