Who Is Anshika Singh? UP Woman Accused of Honeytrap Scam That Targeted 150 People

Anshika Singh, the Uttar Pradesh woman booked under the Gangsters Act and accused of running an alleged honeytrap and extortion racket, has once again come under the spotlight. Police claim she targeted more than 150 people by luring them into explicit video calls, secretly recording the conversations and allegedly blackmailing victims by threatening to leak the videos or implicate them in false rape cases. Her arrest in the Gorakhpur shooting case has brought renewed attention to her alleged modus operandi and criminal history.

Who Is Anshika Singh?

Anshika Singh, also known as Antima, is a resident of Harpur Budhat in Gorakhpur district. Police say she had been living in a rented accommodation in Gorakhpur and is accused in multiple criminal cases, including attempted murder, extortion and vehicle theft. She was arrested after allegedly shooting a man during an extortion-related dispute on her birthday, January 20. Who Is Anshika Singh? All About the Gorakhpur Woman Who Was Arrested After Birthday Party Firing As Blackmail and Extortion Links Surface; NCIB Calls Her Con Artist.

Investigators have also booked her under the Gangsters Act, a move that could make securing bail more difficult.

What Was Anshika Singh's Alleged Modus Operandi?

According to the police investigation, Anshika Singh allegedly used social media platforms and messaging apps to identify potential victims.

Her alleged modus operandi included:

• Initiating conversations with targets through Facebook Messenger and other social media platforms.
• Obtaining their phone numbers and shifting conversations to WhatsApp.
• Making video calls and allegedly persuading victims to engage in explicit conversations.
• Secretly recording the video calls.
• Threatening to file rape cases or leak the recordings unless victims paid money.

Police claim the alleged racket targeted around 150 people, with victims allegedly paying money to avoid public exposure or legal complaints. Anshika Singh Arrested in Gorakhpur: How Did Police Uncover the Modus Operandi of a Digital Honey Trap and Blackmail Network?

Police Officials Among Those Allegedly Targeted

According to investigators, several people from different backgrounds were allegedly trapped, including a Circle Officer posted in Ayodhya and around 15 police personnel. A hospital manager in Gorakhpur was also among the alleged victims.

Police allege that when one victim refused to pay INR 50,000 demanded by Singh, she allegedly threatened him with a false rape case and harm to his family. The dispute later escalated into a shooting incident in which another man was injured.

Shooting Case Led to Arrest

The case gained widespread attention after Singh allegedly opened fire during a confrontation over an extortion payment. Police arrested her shortly after the incident and recovered a pistol.

Her alleged associate remains absconding, while police continue to investigate the financial transactions, mobile phone data and digital evidence recovered during the probe.

Social Media Presence

Investigators also found that Singh was active on Instagram, where she had uploaded more than 700 reels. Police are examining her mobile phones, social media activity and call records as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police have stressed that the investigation is continuing, and further action will be based on digital evidence, financial records and witness statements.

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