Ponnampet (Kodagu District): A gang that used to extort money by honey-trapping gullible businessmen has been arrested in Kodagu district. Then five-member gang used to target businessmen and the Police have seized Rs. 96 lakh cash from them.
In this case, a resident of Kerala was honey-trapped by the accused who hailed from Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Mysuru and Kerala. The arrests were made in a joint operation by Ponnampet and Gonikoppal Police. Four other accused including the kingpin Haris from Calicut, Ruksana and two girls from Mangaluru are absconding.
