A 37-year-old woman has been arrested in Bareilly for allegedly extorting ₹10 lakh from a man under the pretense of a romantic relationship, accompanied by threats of false rape accusations.
In a shocking incident from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, a honey trap gang has been dismantled, leading to the arrest of a 37-year-old woman named Pooja Sharma. The operation was initiated following a complaint from a victim, Manish Gangwar, who reported that the accused had built a close relationship with him only to later blackmail him into paying large sums of money. The police registered a case at the Prem Nagar police station based on the victim's allegations, which highlighted the woman's tactics of manipulation and threat to extract money.
According to the police, Pooja Sharma had initially garnered the victim's trust and affection, but subsequently began to extort money from him, reportedly demanding a total of ₹12 lakh after initially extracting ₹10 lakh. Her threats included accusations of a false rape case, significantly increasing the emotional and psychological pressure on the victim. These tactics are unfortunately not uncommon in similar honey trap schemes, which prey on individuals' vulnerabilities.
During police interrogation, Pooja confessed to her crimes, attributing her actions to financial difficulties stemming from domestic disputes with her husband. This case underscores the dangers associated with honey trap schemes and rampant extortion, revealing the desperate measures some individuals may take under financial strain. Authorities are now emphasizing the importance of public awareness about such scams to prevent further occurrences in the future.
