CCB busts a honey trap and a robbery gang

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested 11 members of an alleged honey trap and robbery syndicate that lured men through an app with classified ads before robbing them in Bengaluru.

The arrest was made Friday after a Whitefield resident filed a complaint that he had been defrauded by a gang.

According to the police, the accused posted the ads in the “Personals” section of the app. After the victim responded to one such advertisement, he was sent a live placement at HBR Layout under KG Halli police station limits.

When the victim reached the spot, two women sitting in an autorickshaw were shown and negotiations began. But the gang allegedly overpowered him, robbed him of cash and a mobile phone and fled.

Acting on the complaint, the CCB Women Protection Squad registered a case at KG Halli police station and started a speedy investigation. Within 24 hours, the police tracked down and arrested all the 11 accused from different parts of HBR Layout.

The police seized two autorickshaws, four two-wheelers, 13 mobile phones and cash allegedly used in the crime.

During interrogation, the defendant allegedly confessed to operating an interstate honey rocket. Investigators said the gang trafficked women from other states, arranged accommodation for them in Bengaluru and uploaded their photos on the Locanto app to lure customers. Once the victims arrived at the designated location, they were allegedly ambushed and robbed.

Published – 18 Jul 2026 23:14 IST