Two Fake Policemen Held in Lahore Online Honey Trap Case

Key Points:

Two fake policemen were arrested by Gulshan Iqbal police in an online honey trap case
The gang abducted a citizen and forced him to transfer over Rs 31,000
The Corolla used in the crime was recovered and a third accomplice is being hunted
Security was tightened around 4,999 mosques in Lahore for Friday prayers

LAHORE: Gulshan Iqbal police arrested two fake policemen who lured a citizen through an online app, abducted him and forced him to transfer more than Rs 31,000, the DIG Operations spokesman said on Friday.

The spokesman said the suspects posed as policemen, put the victim in their car and forced him to transfer the money.

He said more money was obtained from the victim’s brother through an Easypaisa account before the gang dropped the victim on Multan Road.

The spokesman said the suspects were traced through Safe City cameras and face tracing and arrested by Gulshan Iqbal police.

He said the Corolla car used in the crime had been recovered. Raids were under way to arrest the third accomplice, who is still at large.

A case has been registered at the Gulshan Iqbal police station and further investigation is under way, he added.

DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said strict action would be taken against those robbing citizens by posing as policemen.

He advised citizens not to fall for strangers contacting them through online apps and to report any suspicious situation to the police helpline 15 at once.

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Security Tightened Around 4,999 Mosques for Friday Prayers

Separately, the DIG Operations ordered a security alert at the city’s entry and exit points and main roads for the Friday prayer congregations, the spokesman said.

He said security had been further tightened around 4,999 mosques across the city and snipers had been deployed at sensitive places.

Security tightened around 4,999 mosques in Lahore for Friday prayers.

The spokesman said no suspicious vehicle or person would be allowed to enter at checkpoints without checking.

He ordered supervisory officers to check the Friday prayer security in the field themselves and directed all officers on duty to remain fully alert.

The spokesman said the Dolphin Squad, the Police Response Unit and patrolling units would keep patrolling around mosques. Vehicles and motorcycles would be parked at a suitable distance from places of worship, he added.

The DIG asked citizens to keep an eye on suspicious persons and activity and to inform the police on 15 immediately in case of any danger.