Four Grindr users in Noida extorted money through blackmail leading to police arrests

Summary

Four individuals were arrested in Noida for blackmailing and extorting money through the Grindr dating app. The accused—Daksh alias Captain, Bhupendra alias Bhuppi, Jai Raghav, and Honey—befriended users on the app, invited them to meet in person, and then threatened and extorted money from them. The incident occurred in Noida and was reported on May 19, 2025. Police registered a case against the suspects under relevant sections of the BNS and the IT Act. Mobile phones and illegal weapons were also seized during the arrests.