Police said a man posed as a woman online and honey-trapped about 1,000 people, including doctors, police officers, businessmen, government officials, software engineers, and lecturers.
Whether you're a doctor, engineer, or government employee, a friendly online chat with an unknown profile can turn into blackmail costing money, reputation, and privacy. Professionals were the main targets in this case.
Watch for police announcements on arrests and formal charges in this honey-trap case.