Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Five Arrested in Honey‑Trap Extortion Case in Nanded
A man in Nanded, India, was tricked by a woman who pretended she needed a driver.
She took him to a house, took pictures of him in a compromising position, and threatened to post them online unless he paid Rs 1 lakh.
The man told the police, and the police arrested all five people involved very quickly.
They also took away two scooters, an autorickshaw, four phones, and a gold ring that was stolen.
Police warned everyone not to let blackmail threats scare them and to call 112 if they face similar problems.
Five people, including four women, arrested for honey‑trap and extortion in Nanded, Maharashtra.
Victim lured to Belanagar on July 31, photographed and threatened with social media blackmail.
Police seized two scooters, an autorickshaw, four mobile phones, and a gold ring worth Rs 1.2 lakh.
Victim reported the incident, and police detained all accused within hours.
Authorities urged the public to report threats and use emergency number 112.
- Who
- Five accused, including four women and one man
- What
- Honey‑trap and extortion attempt targeting a man
- When
- Incident on July 31; arrests on August 3
- Where
- Nanded district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To extort Rs 1 lakh and threaten with social media blackmail
- Location
- Nanded district, Maharashtra, India
- Number of accused
- 5
- Victim's demanded amount
- Rs 1 lakh
- Stolen item
- Gold ring worth Rs 1.2 lakh
- Police response time
- Arrests within hours of report