A police officer within the Hyderabad Commissionerate has been honey-trapped by a 23-year-old man. The accused, posing as a young woman, lured the officer and extorted money. The incident came to light, prompting the police to register a case and initiate an investigation. The accused was arrested on October 19, 2026, and police have identified several other victims on the perpetrator's list.
The honey trap specifically targeted the police officer, with the perpetrator using a female identity to extort funds. The true nature of the scheme was revealed after the money was extracted. Police are currently interrogating the arrested individual. This incident has drawn attention in the city, and authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.