To catch or hold someone in a trap or a difficult situation.

To involve someone in a situation from which it is difficult to escape, often by deceit.

धोखे से फँसाना

English Usage: The scheme was designed to entrap investors in a fraudulent deal.

Hindi Usage: योजना का उद्देश्य निवेशकों को एक धोखाधड़ी सौदे में फँसाना था।