Surat Honeytrap Gang Busted: Fake Police Extorted 5 Lakhs After Luring Victim

• Surat police arrested 5 members (3 men, 2 women) of an organized honeytrap gang.
• The gang lured victims into romantic traps, called them to private places, then used fake police to extort money.
• In one case, a supervisor was called to a room, threatened with assault and rape charges by a fake officer, and extorted 5 lakh rupees.
• The victim, fearing social disgrace, paid the money before reporting the incident to Umra police.
• Police believe the gang has victimized many others and urged caution against suspicious relationships and immediate reporting of blackmail.