Honey traps, once primarily used to garner sensitive information from high-profile individuals like defense personnel and scientists, are now being utilized to ensnare common people in a quick-money scheme. Criminals use beautiful women to lure their victims into a web of seduction before the ruthless game of blackmail and fraud begins.
A shocking case has emerged from Amritsar, Punjab, where the police have arrested two men guilty of carrying out robberies using honey traps. Among the apprehended, Rasphal Singh, would deploy his girlfriend as bait to trap victims in a beauty snare.
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Once the prey was hooked, the extortion cycle commenced. Interrogations revealed that Singh had executed nine such incidents of theft. His accomplices, who provided assistance in these crimes, are also being tracked down by the police.
The police force is actively raiding to arrest Rasphal Singh's associates. Another young man has been taken into custody alongside Singh, accused of shooting his girlfriend's husband. A pistol was recovered from him, and police are continuing their investigation, which may uncover more significant information.