A honeytrap case has surfaced in the Mughalpura police station area where a man was allegedly trapped through fake love talks over the phone, assaulted, and blackmailed using a video. Police have registered a case against 12 accused, including a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, after receiving a written complaint.
Phone Romance Lures Victim to Trap
The victim, Naushad, who works in scrap trading, alleged that the accused first lured him through phone conversations and later called him to a location under the pretext of meeting a girl. According to the complaint, a woman introduced herself as Shagufta and spoke romantically with him over the phone for about one month.
The victim stated that after gaining his trust, Shagufta called him to Tajpur area to meet a girl named Rehana. When he reached the location, Rehana allegedly tried to make a video of him. The complainant claimed that his mobile phone was snatched when he attempted to stop the recording.
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Assault, Forced Disrobing and Video Recording
It is alleged that several people, including Ilma, Ikra, Ubaid, Suleman, Imran, Nanu, Chand and Syed, reached the spot and assaulted him. The accused allegedly forced him to remove his clothes and recorded a video during the attack.
₹85,000 Extortion Under Rape Case Threats
The victim further alleged that the group threatened to make the video viral and file a false rape case against him if he did not pay money. Initially, the accused demanded ₹3 lakh from him through blackmailing.
According to the complaint, on October 19, 2025, the victim, accompanied by his mother Ashraf Jahan and brother Abdul Rahman, went to Suleman’s house fearing social humiliation. The accused allegedly pressured them and forced Rehana to receive ₹85,000.
FIR Against 12, Including Family Relatives
The victim claimed that the accused were involved in similar honeytrap extortion activities where they trapped people, assaulted them, recorded objectionable videos, and later demanded money using threats of public defamation.
On October 18, 2025, Shagufta’s brother-in-law Imran, along with Suleman, Anees and Pappi Chaudhary, allegedly contacted the victim again and demanded ₹1 lakh.
Police said a case has been registered against 12 people based on the written complaint, and investigation is underway. The station house officer of Mughalpura stated that evidence is being collected and the role of each accused is being examined.
Officials are probing whether the gang was involved in similar honeytrap extortion cases targeting other victims. The police are also checking digital evidence, call records and possible network links among the accused.
Law enforcement authorities have advised people to remain cautious while interacting with unknown persons on phone or social media and avoid sharing personal or sensitive information.
Police emphasized that victims of such honeytrap or blackmail threats should immediately report the matter to authorities instead of paying money under pressure. The investigation into the case is continuing.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
