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Gay App Trap: Four Arrested for Extortion Racket
13 Apr
Summary
- Four individuals were arrested for extorting money using a gay dating app.
- Victim was lured into a meeting and threatened for money transfer.
- Accused had prior criminal cases registered against them.
In Surat, Varachha police have apprehended four individuals suspected of operating an extortion scheme that utilized a gay dating app. This modus operandi involved luring victims by proposing romantic connections, followed by threats and financial demands.
The complainant, an embroidery artisan, reported being contacted through a gay dating app and agreed to meet one of the accused. Upon arrival at the designated meeting spot near New Bombay Market, the victim was taken to Kamal Park Society. There, three accomplices joined the initial contact, threatening the victim and demanding money.
When the victim stated he had no cash, the assailants forced him to transfer Rs 24,000 online through UPI in two transactions before fleeing the scene. The victim subsequently filed a complaint with Varachha police.
Following human and technical surveillance, police arrested Ashwin Makwana, Prayag Makwana, Vijay Vaghela, and Ashok Vala. During the investigation, it was discovered that Vijay Vaghela had three prior cases, while Ashok Vala and Prayag Makwana each had one case registered at the Varachha police station.
