Couple arrested for hi-tech prostitution racket

BENGALURU: A couple was arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police for running a high-tech prostitution racket in the city.

The accused couple, who had changed their names to Prakash Rakesh and Parijata Puja, residents of Pattengerepalya, trafficked women to wealthy individuals and businessmen in Bengaluru and Pondicherry.

They lured poor women from North Karnataka with false job promises and forced them into prostitution. The CCB rescued four women and arrested the couple after receiving a tip-off.

The couple would organise lavish parties and events in resorts, providing liquor and charging their clients between Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 per person.