NEW DELHI: In a harrowing tale of deceit and extortion, a jeweller fell victim to a calculated honey-trap, enduring a vicious assault and extortion to the tune of Rs 1lakh. The chilling ordeal unfolded when the jeweller was lured into a trap, stripped naked, and subjected to brutality at a south Delhi residence.
The perpetrators, wielding an iron rod, subjected the victim to a brutal assault while recording an obscene video, falsely accusing him of misconduct with the woman who ensnared him.
The incident came to light on February 13, when the victim stepped forward and lodged a complaint at Police Station Wazirabad, detailing his encounter. According to his account, the ordeal began when he innocently engaged with a woman on Instagram, unaware of the sinister plot unfolding.
Initially, their interactions revolved around his profession as a jeweller, the woman feigning interest in purchasing a gold chain. The conversation took a sinister turn when she persuaded him into a cash-on-delivery arrangement for the jewellery.
Upon arriving at the designated location on February 10, the woman and her female roommate insisted the jeweler to visit her house to receive the payment, saying her other friends were also interested in purchasing jewellery.
Both girls took the complainant to a flat in Sangam Vihar and took the gold chain from him. In the meantime, three unknown persons came to the flat and started kicking and beating him with rods. They also robbed him of his gold chain and three rings.
“They removed the complainant’s clothes and made a video in which the girl alleged the victim was molesting her and started demanding Rs 10 lakh from him. They threatened him and prepared another video in which he was naked. They had threatened to kill the complainant and burn his body if he did not give the said amount,” DCP (north) MK Meena said. Under duress, the victim complied with their demands, and arranged the money from his friend, which he gave to the fraudsters, he added.
They allegedly released the complainant after warning him against approaching the police, threatening to upload his video on social media, the DCP said.
However, the victim registered a complaint, culminating in the arrest of two individuals linked to the extortion syndicate. This arrest sheds light on a disturbing trend where criminals exploit social media to prey on unsuspecting victims, perpetuating a cycle of deceit, violence, and extortion.
2 held, cops continue to unravel web
While two perpetrators have been brought to justice, the investigation remains ongoing, with authorities committed to unraveling the full extent of the conspiracy and ensuring that all involved face the consequences.