Robbers use 'gay' lure to trap victim

Two Pakistanis are accused of robbing a European they befriended through a gay website, Dubai Criminal Court heard.

The suspects – OAH, 30 and OHM, 28 – went to the European’s apartment as agreed upon earlier.

They allegedly stripped and assaulted the 34-year-old victim before carrying him to the bedroom and tying him up to the bed. They stuffed a ball into his mouth to keep him quiet and robbed the place.

The duo then made away with three laptops, two mobile phones, two cameras, seven watches and a digital headset.

After they fled, the victim informed police.

One of the suspects admitted to police that he befriended the victim through a gay site six months ago.

The victim faces charges of homosexuality, while the two suspects are charged for unlawful detention of a person, robbery and assault.

One of the suspects is also charged with possessing a fake passport.

Court is adjourned to October 8.

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