59 Girls Duped On Pretext Of Job At Gadap Farmhouse, Mobile Phones Snatched – Main Accused Arrested In Karachi

KARACHI : Gadap Police have arrested the main accused involved in looting mobile phones from 59 girls on the pretext of providing jobs at a farmhouse in Gadap Town.

According to police officials, the gang had adopted a highly organized method to trap young girls seeking employment.

*Modus Operandi:*

The accused booked a farmhouse in Gadap Town. He posted attractive job advertisements on social media, WhatsApp groups and other platforms, offering lucrative salary packages and incentives for girls at the farmhouse.

The victim girls were called for an interview at the farmhouse. On arrival, on the pretext of interview formalities, all mobile phones were collected at the reception. The girls were told that phones were not allowed inside during the interview.

Police said that once all 59 mobile phones were collected at the reception desk, the accused fled with all the phones through another exit.

*Arrests and Recoveries:*

Police officials confirmed that other accomplices involved in the incident have already been arrested. The man who booked the farmhouse on his name was arrested earlier, and his interrogation led to the main accused.

The main accused was arrested from Gadap when he was going to sell the looted phones in the market.

During the operation, police recovered:

– 40 expensive mobile phones
– One 9MM pistol with ammunition
– A motorcycle used in the crime

*Mastermind Identified:*

According to investigators, the entire plan was masterminded by an accused named Babar. Babar planned everything from booking the farmhouse to posting fake job ads and collecting phones.

Police officials stated that the criminal record of Babar and other arrested accused is being checked. It is suspected that the gang may be involved in similar incidents in other parts of the city.

*Latest Update:*

The recovered mobile phones are being identified and will soon be handed over to their original owners after verification. All affected girls have been contacted to appear at the police station for identification.

A case has been registered at Gadap Police Station and a strong challan will be submitted to the court with solid evidence.

Police have appealed to citizens, especially young girls seeking jobs, to verify any job offers before visiting unknown locations and to immediately report any suspicious activity on helpline 15.