Police have arrested a group of individuals involved in blackmailing a citizen through a honey trap, officials said on Monday.
According to police, a case has been registered against four suspects, including a woman, at the Model Town police station.
Investigators said the accused lured the victim into a meeting through phone calls and WhatsApp messages. Upon meeting him, they allegedly accused the citizen of rape and used the allegation to blackmail him.
The suspects reportedly took Rs20,000 in cash and a mobile phone from the victim.
Police confirmed that a case has been registered and further investigation into the incident is underway.