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Mumbai Businessman Honey-Trapped for Gold
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Four arrested for honey-trapping and robbing a businessman.
- Suspects lured victim to a desolate part of Aarey Colony.
- Stolen gold chain valued at Rs 5 lakh was recovered.
A daring honey-trapping and robbery incident in Mumbai has led to the arrest of four individuals by Aarey Police. The victim, a 45-year-old businessman from Deonar, was targeted after a woman named Saira befriended him, posing as a representative of a domestic help agency. Their meeting, initially planned for Powai, was rerouted to a secluded spot in Aarey Colony, Goregaon East.
Once at the location near Aarey dairy, the businessman was attacked with chilli powder by two accomplices who emerged on a motorcycle. The assailants swiftly snatched his gold chain, valued at approximately Rs 5 lakh, before fleeing the scene. The victim immediately lodged a complaint with the police, initiating an investigation.
Following the businessman's report, Aarey Police initiated a thorough investigation, reviewing footage from 17 surveillance cameras. This led to the identification and arrest of Saira and her accomplices: Vishal Wagh, Namesh Surve, and Jehangir Qureshi. Wagh has a prior criminal record with multiple cases registered against him.
