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**Chennai Police Bust Extortion Ring Using Dating App Lures**
**Chennai, October 12, 2025 (The Hindu) -** Two individuals have been arrested in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, accused of extorting money from men they lured to a residence after connecting through a mobile application. One of the suspects is a transperson.
Udhayakumar, 21, the victim, reported that he went to the residence of a person he believed to be Aswitha, whom he had met through the app, on the night of October 9th. Upon arrival, he discovered the individual was not the same as depicted in the app. When Udhayakumar attempted to leave, “Aswitha” and an accomplice allegedly assaulted him, stole his mobile phone, and extorted ₹300 through GPay. They threatened him with death if he reported the incident.
Valasaravakkam Police initiated an investigation based on Udhayakumar’s complaint, leading to the arrest of Mustafa alias Aswitha, 30, a transgender person from Valasaravakkam, and Dineshkumar, 28, from Thiruverumbur.
Police investigation revealed a larger scheme where the duo, along with an accomplice, had been using the Grindr app to target and extort men. Authorities seized ₹95,640 in cash, 11 mobile phones, and four two-wheelers from the suspects. The investigation is ongoing.
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