Three men arrested in Chennai after alleged knife‑point robbery via social app
TL;DR
- Three suspects detained by Avadi City police
- Victim lured through a social networking app for a sexual meet
- Robbery involved threat with a knife, cash transfer and gold theft
- Police recovered ₹1.5 lakh, gold bracelet and a machete
Avadi City police in Chennai arrested three men after a complaint that they lured a man from Kodungaiyur through a social networking app and invited him to a house for a sexual encounter.
According to the investigation, the suspects threatened the victim with a knife, forced him to undress, and used Google Pay to transfer ₹42,000 from his bank account while also stealing a two‑sovereign gold chain and a gold bracelet.
Police seized ₹1.5 lakh in cash, the stolen gold bracelet, a mobile phone linked to the crime and a machete during the arrests.
Why It Matters
The case highlights risks associated with meeting strangers through online platforms, a concern for Indian communities abroad who frequently use such apps to connect. It also underscores the need for vigilance and prompt law‑enforcement response to cyber‑facilitated crimes, reinforcing safety measures for diaspora members in the US, Canada and India.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 7:07:37 PM · Reported with: The Hindu
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