Pune: Instagram woman lures man, robs him at Katraj Ghat

• A Pune man was lured via Instagram and robbed by a woman and her accomplices.
• The woman invited him for a bike ride to Katraj Ghat, where he was ambushed and threatened.
• He was threatened with false sexual assault charges and beaten, then forced to pay ₹10,000.
• The victim filed a complaint at Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station after continued threats for more money.
• Police have registered a case against 4-5 individuals and are investigating the incident.

Why It Matters: Online interactions can turn dangerous, leading to real-world extortion.