Woman Arrested in Banke for Honey Trapping and Extortion

Summary

Police in Banke have arrested Sita Shrestha, 30, on charges of honey trapping and repeatedly extorting money and goods from a man in Baijanath Rural Municipality. She was arrested in Kathmandu and further investigation is underway.

Key Points
  • Police arrested Sita Shrestha on charges of criminal profiteering through honey trapping.
  • She allegedly blackmailed a 32-year-old man in Banke since B.S. 2081 and extorted cash and goods from him.
  • The District Police Office, Banke, arrested her from Kathmandu after she went absconding.
  • Further investigation into the case is underway.
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