A honey trap gang operating in Lahore has been busted, with seven people arrested, including three women and two police officers, according to officials as Express News reported on Saturday.

According to police, the gang used social media to befriend men before luring them to apartments under false pretences.

Once there, the victims were allegedly assaulted and filmed in compromising situations, with the gang demanding large sums of money in exchange for not leaking the footage.

The arrested suspects were identified as Asim, Waqas, Ahmed, Abrar, Noreen, Kiran, and Fariha.

Officials said the operation was traced using social media tracking, mobile phone forensics, and other modern investigative techniques.

Authorities recovered seven mobile phones, handcuffs, a pistol, and Rs55,000 in cash from the suspects. Investigators revealed that the gang had already targeted more than 50 individuals.

A case has been registered against the accused following a complaint by a local citizen, Kamran.

The FIR also alleges that a polio worker was involved in the operation and had partnered with Asim, the suspected gang leader.

The revelations have sparked concern about law enforcement involvement in organised crime.

Police say further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.