Pune man robbed ₹10K in Instagram romance scam, POCSO threat; 3 held, girl flees.

• A 28-year-old Pune man was robbed of ₹10,000 after being lured by a gang through a minor girl he met on Instagram.
• The victim was beaten and threatened at Katraj Ghat, with the gang demanding ₹70,000 and threatening a POCSO case.
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Police arrested three gang members following the victim's complaint.
• The minor girl and other accomplices involved in the social media scam are currently absconding.
• The incident highlights the increasing danger of social media friendship scams targeting young individuals.

Why It Matters: Beware: Online romance scams and blackmail are a growing threat to youth.