TikTok Influencer Behind Sindh’s Honeytraps

Kashmore police have uncovered a shocking case where social media stardom and organized crime collided.

A well-known TikTok influencer, Uroosa Solangi, has been arrested for allegedly luring men into dangerous “honeytraps” and handing them over to dacoits in Sindh’s riverine kacha areas. Her arrest has exposed the growing use of social media as a tool for criminal networks operating in rural Pakistan.

Solangi, popular on TikTok with followers mainly from Sindh and Punjab, appeared to be a rising online personality. On her TikTok account, there was no sign of criminal activity. Her videos and interactions seemed typical for an influencer.

But police surveillance revealed a very different story. Instead of using TikTok directly, Solangi allegedly relied on Facebook and WhatsApp to approach men. Posing as someone looking for friendship or marriage, she invited them to Kashmore for meetings.

Unbeknownst to the victims, these meetings were carefully orchestrated traps. Once they arrived, members of the notorious Bakhsh Ali Shar gang abducted them and took them into the Kacha area, demanding hefty ransoms from their families.

According to ASP Muhammad Asher of Kashmore, earlier dacoits used fake female voices to lure men. But as that method became exposed, gangs turned to a new tactic: leveraging the popularity and influence of social media stars.

During the investigation, police traced Solangi’s phone activity. Despite changing SIM cards four times, surveillance of her four mobile numbers and cross-checking with gang members’ numbers led investigators straight to her.

ASP Asher confirmed that while Solangi wasn’t directly involved in ransom negotiations, she consistently received a share of the ransom money once the abducted men were released.

Police found undeniable evidence linking Solangi to more than a dozen kidnapping cases. Call records, messages, and contacts showed she was in regular communication with the Shar gang.

Her partnership with Bakhsh Ali Shar reportedly began after she sought his help when a criminal threatened her. Once the gangster intervened, the threats stopped — but this incident sparked a friendship that spiraled into active collaboration in abduction cases.

The strategy was chillingly simple yet effective:

1. Online Contact – Solangi befriended men through Facebook, WhatsApp, or video calls.
2. Emotional Lure – She convinced them she was genuinely interested in friendship or marriage.
3. Meeting Arrangement – The victims were invited to Kashmore, under the pretext of meeting her in person.
4. Abduction – Upon arrival, they were captured by the gang and taken into the Kacha area.
5. Ransom – The families were contacted for large ransom payments.

This method reflects how criminals have modernized traditional honeytraps by using social media influencers instead of anonymous fake callers.

For years, the Kacha areas of Sindh and Punjab have been notorious for dacoit gangs involved in kidnappings for ransom. These groups have historically used tactics such as fake job offers or fraudulent deals involving vehicles to lure victims.

But the use of a TikTok influencer marks a dangerous escalation, showing how digital platforms are now becoming part of rural Pakistan’s crime economy.

An FIR has been registered against Uroosa Solangi, and investigators say her involvement in multiple cases makes her a key link in dismantling the gang’s operations. The case has raised serious questions about:

• The vulnerability of social media users in Pakistan.
• The need for digital literacy, especially in rural areas where many users may not recognize online scams.
• The evolving strategies of criminal gangs adapting to the digital age.

The arrest has sparked heated debates online. Many users are shocked at how a famous influencer could be involved in such crimes, while others point out that social media fame often comes with vulnerabilities that gangs can exploit.

For average Pakistanis, this case is both a warning and a wake-up call: not every friendly chat online is what it seems.

The story of Uroosa Solangi highlights the dangerous nexus between social media influence and organized crime. It underscores how criminals are adapting to new platforms to exploit people — and why law enforcement must adapt just as quickly.

For now, Kashmore police claim a major breakthrough, but the case has exposed a larger issue: as Pakistan’s digital landscape grows, so do the risks that come with it.