Lahore police arrested a gang accused of operating fake ride-hailing applications to lure and rob passengers. According to authorities, victims were tricked into using counterfeit apps that mimicked legitimate platforms. In one case, a passenger was robbed of millions of rupees. Police said the Punjab Safe Cities Authority assisted in the investigation by using artificial intelligence and virtual patrolling systems to track the suspects. The arrested individuals are facing charges of fraud and cybercrime, and further investigations are under way to identify additional accomplices. Officials have warned the public to download ride-hailing apps only from verified sources.