Lahore couple arrested for blackmail through prostitution

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LAHORE: A couple who recently filed a first information report [FIR] over alleged rape was arrested on Friday after it transpired that they were involved in blackmail and extortion through prostitution, according to media reports.

The husband and wife – identified as Muhammad Zaroon and Anam Shehzadi respectively – who had lodged an FIR of rape at Nishtar Colony police station were found to have been extorting people for money after luring them through prostitution.

Police said that the woman, Anam Shehzadi, would invite people over for alleged sexual activities after which her husband would barge in with weapons. The couple would then blackmail their victim for as much money as they pleased, police reported.