Hyderabad: LGBTQ dating app Grindr misused for robbery, one arrested

The man Farhan Baig,( 25) a resident of Dabeerpura, created an account on the dating app and lured a 22-year-old man to a house at Filmnagar

Hyderabad: A youngster who robbed a man after befriending him on ‘Grindr’, the popular free dating app for LGBTQ Community members, was arrested by the Filmnnagar police.

The man Farhan Baig,( 25) a resident of Dabeerpura, created an account on the dating app and lured a 22-year-old man to a house at Filmnagar last week.

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When the victim arrived, Farhan threatened and forced the man to transfer Rs 10000 to his e-wallet.

The victim left the place after paying the amount and later approached the police. A case was registered and Farhan was arrested and remanded.