Man Arrested for Allegedly Honey-Trapping Hyderabad Police Officer

Hyderabad police have arrested a man identified as Pawan for allegedly targeting a police officer in a honey trap scheme. According to officials, the accused posed as a woman, established contact with the officer through WhatsApp chats and later allegedly demanded money. The Saidabad police took the suspect into custody. Charminar DCP Kiran Khare shared details of the case during a media briefing.

Police said the investigation suggests that hundreds of people may have been targeted by the accused, with thousands of WhatsApp messages reportedly coming to light. Officials also stated that suspected victims may be located in Telangana and other states, while information suggests that some people living abroad, including in Dubai, may have also been duped. The investigation is ongoing as police work to establish the full extent of the alleged fraud and identify additional victims.