<p>The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police arrested four people who ran a prostitution racket by posting advertisements online and sending women and girls to the clients.</p>.<p>The arrested have been identified as Kumar alias Uncle Kumar (38), a resident of Rajajinagar; Bharath Kumar (36), a resident of BTM Layout; Raghu alias Rajesh (38), a resident of Ejipura; and Prajwal (36) of Kodichikkanahalli. They managed to dodge the police in their earlier raids on prostitution dens.</p>.<p>The CCB police said a large gang of procurers used online portals to run the racket for the past 10 to 15 years. Raids were held across the city and many were sent to jail.</p>.<p>The CCB police said the arrested men lured girls from various states with the promise of easy money and a lavish life. They also brought women into the flesh trade by promising them jobs. They posted advertisements on online portals like Locanto and had a network of tele-callers to connect the women with clients. They charged Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per client.</p>.<p>The accused face several cases in police stations across the city. The police are making efforts to nab the others involved in the racket.</p>
<p>The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police arrested four people who ran a prostitution racket by posting advertisements online and sending women and girls to the clients.</p>.<p>The arrested have been identified as Kumar alias Uncle Kumar (38), a resident of Rajajinagar; Bharath Kumar (36), a resident of BTM Layout; Raghu alias Rajesh (38), a resident of Ejipura; and Prajwal (36) of Kodichikkanahalli. They managed to dodge the police in their earlier raids on prostitution dens.</p>.<p>The CCB police said a large gang of procurers used online portals to run the racket for the past 10 to 15 years. Raids were held across the city and many were sent to jail.</p>.<p>The CCB police said the arrested men lured girls from various states with the promise of easy money and a lavish life. They also brought women into the flesh trade by promising them jobs. They posted advertisements on online portals like Locanto and had a network of tele-callers to connect the women with clients. They charged Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per client.</p>.<p>The accused face several cases in police stations across the city. The police are making efforts to nab the others involved in the racket.</p>
