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Crime
UP Police Bust Honeytrap Ring, Arrest 12 in False Rape, Caste Cases
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 04:17 AM
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Uttar Pradesh police have busted a honeytrap operation that was used to file false rape and caste‑based complaints, leading to the arrest of twelve individuals.
Acting on specific intelligence, Uttar Pradesh police uncovered a network that created fake online profiles to lure unsuspecting individuals. Once contact was established, the gang allegedly threatened victims with false rape and caste‑based allegations to extort money.
Twelve persons, including those suspected of running the operation and their accomplices, were detained in coordinated raids across the state. Police have registered cases under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act.
Authorities have warned the public to verify the identity of online contacts and avoid sharing personal or financial details with strangers. The investigation is ongoing to identify any additional members of the syndicate.
Twelve persons, including those suspected of running the operation and their accomplices, were detained in coordinated raids across the state. Police have registered cases under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act.
Authorities have warned the public to verify the identity of online contacts and avoid sharing personal or financial details with strangers. The investigation is ongoing to identify any additional members of the syndicate.