Suspects arrested in fake web-based escort agency case

AMMAN — Police are investigating a case in which three suspects have allegedly lured victims through a “pornographic” social media account and ended up stealing their belongings.

A statement by the Public Security Department  said Sunday that detectives at Ruseifah’s criminal investigation department (CID) acted on a tip-off that the suspects allegedly impersonated women and set appointments with the victims before they robbed them of their money, mobile phones and other belongings.

The CID agents identified the three and arrested them. During interrogation, the men reportedly confessed to committing the crime six times. The police statement urged people to be cautious while using social media, and especially websites that promote unethical materials.