Female bus charmer arrested

BREBES, Central Java: Police have arrested a 30-year-old woman for allegedly robbing passengers on intercity buses.

According to police, the attractive Yuyun often sat next to male passengers and lulled them into a false sense of security by engaging them in conversation and appearing to be attracted to them.

She would then offer her "prey" a canned drink which was allegedly laced with drugs. Once the man was unconsciousness she would pinch their wallet, Antara reported.

Yuyun was arrested yesterday while boarding an intercity bus between Jakarta and Tegal, after reports from a passenger who was suspicious of her.

She is currently being held by police. (mds)