The Crime Branch Unit of the Mumbai Police busted a casting couch racket and arrested three persons. The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) led by API Sachin Waze received information that a person named Prem, a casting director, and a film producer was allegedly pushing aspiring models and actresses into prostitution.

The police found out that the accused used to approach clients through several websites. Acting on the tip-off, a trap was laid and the CIU team deposited Rs 2 lakh as bait in a bank account which was given by the accused.