Andhra Pradesh Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Scheme, Five Arrested
Andhra police bust honey-trap extortion racket, five arrested
Hindustan Times
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Police in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, have dismantled a honey-trap extortion racket, arresting five individuals, including the prime suspect Mamillapalli Rangamma. The gang allegedly extorted nearly ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) from around 20 victims by threatening to release compromising photographs.
- 01Five individuals arrested in honey-trap extortion scheme in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
- 02Victims were threatened with exposure of nude photographs to extort money.
- 03The gang reportedly extorted nearly ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) from around 20 victims.
- 04Police seized ₹13 lakh (approximately $15,600 USD) in cash and other evidence.
- 05The prime accused has prior involvement in multiple criminal cases.
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Anantapur police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested five individuals involved in a honey-trap extortion racket that targeted victims through deception and intimidation. The gang, led by Mamillapalli Rangamma, allegedly extorted nearly ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) from about 20 victims over time. The operation came to light following a complaint from K Uday Bhaskar Reddy, who reported being lured under the pretext of a drone survey and subsequently assaulted. The accused threatened to release compromising photographs unless he paid ₹4 lakh (approximately $4,800 USD). During the investigation, police seized ₹13 lakh (approximately $15,600 USD) in cash and additional evidence, including knives and promissory notes. The suspects have been linked to multiple criminal cases in the region, and further investigations are ongoing.
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The bust of this extortion racket highlights the dangers of honey-trap schemes, raising awareness among potential victims in the region.
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