Gang Arrested for Extorting Men via Dating Apps in New Delhi
Four held for extorting men by luring them through dating apps in Delhi

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Four individuals were arrested in New Delhi for extorting men they lured through dating apps. The gang staged fake police raids, threatening victims with false rape allegations to extort money. Two additional suspects are still being pursued by authorities.
- 01The accused lured victims to isolated locations under false pretenses, using a fake police uniform to intimidate them.
- 02The gang demanded ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD) from one victim, threatening to file false rape charges.
- 03The police operation that led to the arrests took place on May 12 near a jewellery store in Rajouri Garden.
- 04One of the arrested suspects is a 53-year-old man from Najafgarh, New Delhi.
- 05All four arrested individuals have previous records for similar crimes dating back to 2017.
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In a significant police operation in New Delhi, four individuals were arrested for allegedly extorting men through dating apps. The suspects would lure victims to isolated locations, where they staged fake police raids and threatened them with false rape allegations. According to Pankaj Kumar, the deputy commissioner of police (crime), one gang member would impersonate a police officer, wearing a fake uniform to instill fear in the victims. The arrests stemmed from a complaint by a victim who was extorted last week. The police set a trap on May 12 near a jewellery store in Rajouri Garden, apprehending one suspect at the scene, who was found in the police uniform, and subsequently arrested three others based on his information. The victim reported being confined in his car and pressured to withdraw money from ATMs. The gang reportedly demanded ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD) from him. Notably, all four arrested individuals have been implicated in similar extortion cases between 2017 and 2024, indicating a pattern of repeat offenses.
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This incident highlights the dangers associated with online dating and the potential for extortion, raising awareness among users about the risks involved.
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