Faridabad has witnessed a series of major cyber fraud cases exposing a growing digital scam network in which multiple individuals were cheated using fake investment schemes, work-from-home offers, IPO promises, and unauthorized bank transactions. In one of the biggest cases, a retired BSNL officer alone was defrauded of over ₹52 lakh.
Retired BSNL officer loses ₹52.3 lakh to Facebook ad scheme
In the first case, 69-year-old Ashok Kumar Verma, a retired AGM of BSNL and resident of Omaxe New Heights, Empire Tower in Sector-78, was targeted through a Facebook advertisement. The ad promoted investment opportunities under the name “Quanta Pulse Trading Company,” promising high returns from the stock market.
After responding to the advertisement, the victim was gradually drawn into a carefully planned trap. The accused sent him fake emails containing client IDs and investment documents, which helped build trust. Between April 28, 2025, and February 18, 2026, the victim made 40 separate transactions and transferred a total of ₹52,30,234 into multiple bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
When Verma later fell ill and requested withdrawal of his invested money, the accused demanded additional payments under various charges. Once he refused to pay further, his contact was blocked, revealing the fraud. He subsequently filed a complaint through the national cyber helpline 1930 and later submitted a formal police report.
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WhatsApp IPO lure and unauthorized account debits
In another case, Karun Talwar, a resident of Sector-15A, received a WhatsApp message on September 1, 2025, from an unknown foreign number. The sender claimed to represent a registered brokerage firm and lured him with promises of high profits in IPOs and stock market investments without needing a Demat account.
Believing the offer, Talwar borrowed money from relatives and broke his fixed deposits, transferring a total of ₹17.50 lakh in multiple installments to accounts provided by the scammers. He later realized he had been trapped in a well-planned cyber fraud scheme.
A third incident involved NIT resident Dheeraj Dhingra, who became a victim of suspected mobile banking fraud. On April 22, while attempting to transfer money, he received a “Daily Limit Exceeded” message. Upon checking his account, he discovered that ₹93,000 had already been debited without his authorization. He suspects his mobile phone may have been hacked.
Similarly, Vinesh, a resident of Atali village, reported an unauthorized transaction of ₹99,000 from his rural bank account on April 29. He had no knowledge of the transaction, which was later flagged as suspicious activity.
FIRs registered, forensic probes under way
In all these cases, separate FIRs have been registered by the cyber crime police, and detailed technical investigations have been initiated. Authorities are examining bank accounts, mobile data, call records, and digital transaction trails to trace the fraud network.
Officials have stated that these incidents highlight the rising threat of cyber fraud, where criminals are increasingly using social media advertisements, messaging apps, and mobile hacking techniques to target unsuspecting individuals. Investigators believe that more revelations linked to this network may emerge as the probe continues.
