Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Congress Leader Alleges Honey Trap Scheme Involved Minister Associate
A Congress leader claims a man named Praful Lodha made a lot of money by tricking people with honey traps.
Honey traps involve using fake relationships to get people in trouble.
It's alleged that Lodha has been doing this to important people, maybe even ministers and officials.
The man has also been arrested before for other sex crimes.
Some people think his recent arrest is related to the honey trap scheme because he knows a lot about it.
The opposition wants a special team to investigate, while others claim it's just a way to get at political rivals.
Congress leader alleges Praful Lodha made ₹200 crore from a honey trap scheme.
Lodha, considered close to Minister Girish Mahajan, is linked to alleged honey trap activities.
Multiple sources claim the 'Mantralaya' and other locations are honey trap centers.
Lodha has been arrested multiple times on sex crime charges, including sexual abuse and rape.
Opposition figures claim Lodha's arrest is linked to his knowledge of sensitive details involving political leaders.
- Who
- Praful Lodha, accused of running the scheme; Vijay Wadettiwar, a Congress leader making the allegations; and various ministers and officials allegedly involved.
- What
- Allegations of a honey trap scheme involving Praful Lodha, who is alleged to have made a substantial amount of money.
- When
- Recent, with the allegations being made this week.
- Where
- Maharashtra, with specific mention of locations like Mantralaya, Nashik, and Thane.
- Why
- It is alleged that Lodha's actions could be related to getting access to compromising videos, and using the details for money.
Allegations of Corruption
Government Response
Nature of arrest
Allegations of Corruption
Congress and NCP leaders allege Praful Lodha's arrest is a conspiracy to protect influential figures. They claim he has information about them that would incriminate them.
Government Response
The Chief Minister downplayed the claims, suggesting the allegations were untrue.
- Accused
- Praful Lodha
- Alleged Earnings
- ₹200 crore
- Alleged Scheme
- Honey Trap
- Political Figures Involved
- Girish Mahajan
- Charges
- Sexual abuse, rape