Thrissur Town West Police on Wednesday arrested a man and a woman for allegedly defrauding an elderly man of approximately Rs 2.5 crores through a honey trap scheme. The arrested individuals are Sojan and Shemi, both residents of Anchalammood in Kollam. The arrest was based on a complaint filed by a resident of Poonkunnam, Thrissur. The elderly man from Poonkunnam became acquainted with the young woman through social media two years ago. The woman allegedly deceived him by claiming she was young and unmarried and feigned a relationship with him. The woman repeatedly took money from him and when he was reluctant she threatened him. Unable to endure the harassment, the man finally filed a complaint with the Thrissur West Police.

A special squad led by the Thrissur City ACP, along with a team under West Police Inspector Lal Kumar, went to the woman's residence in Anchalammood, Kollam, and arrested both individuals. During a search, the police seized over 60 sovereigns of gold jewellery, three luxury cars, a jeep, and a bike. According to police, they splurged on cars and luxury items using the  money obtained through fraud. The suspects reportedly used the stolen money to fund a luxurious lifestyle.

After being brought to the Thrissur West Police Station, the suspects were formally arrested and later produced in court. The police are further investigating to determine if the suspects had engaged in similar fraudulent activities.