A honey trap that operates in Lahore has been busted with seven people arrested, including three women and two police officers, according to officials, as Express News reported Saturday.
According to police, the gang used social media to become friends with men before luring them into occasions under false conditions.
When they were there, the victims were allegedly assaulted and filmed in compromising situations where the gang required large sums in return in return not to leak the footage.
The arrested suspects were identified as ASIM, Waqas, Ahmed, Abrar, Noreen, Kiran and Fariha.
Officials said the operation was tracked by tracking social media, mobile phone association and other modern investigative techniques.
Authorities recovered seven mobile phones, handcuffs, a gun and RS55,000 cash from the suspects. Investigators revealed that the gang had already targeted more than 50 individuals.
A case has been registered against the defendant following a complaint from a local citizen, Kamran.
FIR also claims that a polio worker was involved in the operation and had collaborated with ASIM, the suspect gang leader.
The revelations have given rise to concern about the involvement of law enforcement in organized crime.
Police say further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
