Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Kerala Police Arrests Grindr Gang for Extortion and Robbery
In Kerala, a group of four people were caught by the police for robbing and blackmailing people they met on the dating app Grindr.
They would pretend to be interested in a romantic relationship, lure people to a quiet place, and then steal their belongings, like gold jewelry.
The gang also threatened the victims.
The police caught the gang after a victim reported the crime, using special computer skills to find them.
A four-member gang in Kerala was arrested for extorting money from LGBTQ+ individuals they met on Grindr.
The gang lured victims to secluded areas, robbed them, and threatened them.
The victims were robbed of valuables like gold chains and rings.
The police investigation revealed the gang operated by posing as romantic prospects.
The police used cyber forensics to retrieve data and identify victims.
- Who
- Kerala Police arrested Sudheer, Mohammed Salman, Ashiq, and Sajith.
- What
- A gang robbed and extorted money from individuals they met on Grindr.
- When
- The arrests occurred recently following a victim's complaint.
- Where
- The crimes occurred in Kerala, India, with meetings on Venjaramoodu-Attingal Road.
- Why
- The gang robbed and extorted money for financial gain, preying on LGBTQ+ individuals.
- App Used
- Grindr
- Victim Target
- LGBTQ+ community
- Gold Stolen
- 2.5 sovereign gold
- Mastermind
- Sudheer
- Location of Arrest
- Venjaramoodu
