Davanagere, May 16 -- Police in Davanagere have arrested five persons in connection with a honeytrap and robbery case in which wealthy young men were allegedly targeted, lured to isolated locations and robbed of cash and gold ornaments.

The accused have been identified as Panchami, Jagadish, Ganga Mallesh Nayak and Venkatesh, while police are also investigating the involvement of another suspect.

According to investigators, the gang allegedly targeted youths from financially well-off backgrounds. Police said Panchami would first befriend the victims and gradually gain their trust before inviting them to secluded areas.

In the latest case, the accused woman allegedly lured a wealthy youth to an isolated stretch near Shivanahalli Road in...