Kerala: Woman held in honey trap case

THRISSUR: A 35-year old woman was arrested by Kunnamkulam police on charges of fleecing nearly Rs 3 lakhs from a 71-year old man, through honey trap. The police arrested Thiruvathiraveettil Raji, of Perumbilavu near Kunnamkulam, on a complaint filed by Chavakkad native.

According to the complaint, Raji allegedly took nude photos of the man with her and demanded Rs 50 lakhs from him. She allegedly threatened the man that she will publicise the nude pictures unless he paid the amount.

He filed a complaint after she allegedly continued to demand money. She had already taken Rs 3 lakh from him. The police said her friend is the first accused in the case and a manhunt is on to locate him.