Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly cheating a woman constable of ₹24 lakh through investment promises.
How Did the Accused Approach the Constable?
The accused, identified as Vikrant Kumar alias Vicky Tomar, allegedly contacted the Delhi Police constable through Instagram, claiming that he wanted guidance on joining the police force under the sports quota. According to police, the conversation subsequently moved to WhatsApp, where Kumar gradually established familiarity with the woman. He allegedly presented himself as a prominent personality associated with cricket, using that claim to gain her confidence.
Investigators said the initial interaction was related to recruitment guidance, but the accused later introduced investment opportunities that allegedly formed the basis of the financial fraud.
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How Was the ₹24 Lakh Fraud Carried Out?
Police said Kumar persuaded the constable to invest money by promising unusually high returns. The woman allegedly trusted his representations and invested funds, eventually losing approximately ₹24 lakh. The complaint indicates that the accused used social media communication and his claimed association with cricket to establish credibility before discussing financial investments.
The case involves allegations of cheating through false investment promises rather than a genuine police recruitment process. The screenshots do not specify the investment scheme, the number of transactions or how the money was transferred.
What Legal Action Has Delhi Police Taken?
Following the constable’s complaint, a case was registered at the Cyber Police Station in Delhi’s Central District. Police said the first information report was registered on September 8, 2026, under Sections 318(4), 316(2) and 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Vikrant Kumar, 26, has since been arrested in connection with the allegations.
The investigation remains underway, and the accusations have not been established through a court judgment. Delhi Police said a detailed statement concerning the investigation would be issued after further inquiries.
Are Police Investigating Other Possible Victims?
Investigators are examining whether Kumar may have approached or allegedly cheated other individuals through similar methods. Police have not disclosed any additional confirmed victims or financial losses linked to the accused.
The inquiry is therefore continuing beyond the constable’s complaint, although the available information establishes only the reported ₹24 lakh loss in this case.
The420 Insight: The case illustrates how an apparently ordinary social media conversation can develop into an alleged financial fraud. Claims of professional connections and unusually high investment returns warrant independent verification, particularly when financial requests follow personal interactions on messaging platforms.
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