Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Influencer Kirti Patel Arrested on Honeytrapping Charges
Kirti Patel, a social media influencer, was caught by police after hiding for over 10 months.
She's accused of using a 'honeytrap' to blackmail a builder in Surat and demanded money.
The police found her in Ahmedabad with help from cyber experts and Instagram.
Patel used different SIM cards and locations to avoid capture.
She also faces other accusations, like taking land illegally.
Influencer Kirti Patel was arrested in Ahmedabad after evading police for over 10 months.
She is accused of honey trapping and extorting a real estate builder in Surat.
The case against Patel was registered on June 2 of the previous year.
Police tracked Patel using cyber surveillance and Instagram's assistance.
Patel faces additional complaints, including land grabbing.
- Who
- Kirti Patel, an Instagram influencer.
- What
- Kirti Patel was arrested for honey trapping and extortion.
- When
- Arrest occurred after a 10-month pursuit, in June 2024.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- Accused of honey trapping a builder and demanding money.
- Accused
- Kirti Patel
- Charges
- Honey trapping, extortion, and land grabbing
- Location of Arrest
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Time on the Run
- 10+ months
- Victim
- Real estate builder
Sources
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