Dating app gang that robbed targets busted
Police recovered illegal weapons, four mobile phones, two motorcycles with fake registration certificates and number plates, and Rs 3,200 in cash from their possession.
The accused were identified as Vishal Kumar (19), Arbaaz (21), Usman (20), and Himanshu (19). All are residents of Noida Phase-1.
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Deputy commissioner of police Yamuna Prasad said they were nabbed by Sector-24 police during patrolling at the Mother Dairy Sector 11 intersection on Thursday.
According to the DCP, the accused would make fake profiles on Grindr and befriend young men. They would then arrange for a meeting at a secluded place and rob their targets of their mobile phones, purses, cash, and other valuables.
The stolen goods were sold for money, which they used for recreation. They did this at least 8-10 times so far, he added.
During interrogation, the suspects confessed to three recent crimes. On July 9, they contacted a young man from Sector 34 and stole Rs 25,000 and two mobile phones from him. On July 10, they met another target, from whom they stole a mobile phone. TNN
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