Romance Scam Busted In Delhi: Police Arrest Serial Fraudster for Cheating Over 500 Women of INR 2 Crore via Fake Social Media, Dating Apps
The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police has apprehended a serial fraudster for allegedly cheating more than 500 women of approximately ₹2 crore through fake social media profiles. The accused, identified as Anand Kumar, was tracked down and arrested in the 24 Parganas district of West Bengal following an extensive technical investigation.
The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police has apprehended a serial fraudster for allegedly cheating more than 500 women of approximately ₹2 crore through fake social media profiles. The accused, identified as Anand Kumar, was tracked down and arrested in the 24 Parganas district of West Bengal following an extensive technical investigation.
The suspect reportedly used a variety of personas—posing as a doctor, businessman, or film producer—to target women on dating and matrimonial platforms. Once he established a rapport, he would exploit the victims' trust by fabricating stories of medical emergencies, business losses, or career-making opportunities. Digital Arrest Fraud: CBI Files Chargesheet Against Siliguri Resident for Cheating Delhi Senior Citizen of INR 23 Crore via Fake Video Calls.
In several instances, the fraud escalated to extortion. Investigators revealed that the accused would threaten to leak private photographs and videos of the victims unless they met his financial demands. The scam came to light after a victim filed a complaint alleging she had been defrauded of ₹7 lakh under a false promise of marriage. Delhi Job Fraud Busted: Police Capture Accused Duping Aspirants With Fake Overseas Visas From Rani Bagh.
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दिल्ली पुलिस @dcp_southwest के साइबर थाने की टीम ने फर्जी प्रोफाइल बनाकर 500 से अधिक लड़कियों को ठगने वाले अपराधी को किया गिरफ्तार।
अपराधी महिलाओं की निजी फोटो/वीडियो वायरल करने का डर दिखाकर अथवा शादी, मेडिकल इमरजेंसी व करियर का झांसा देकर अबतक तकरीबन ₹2 करोड़ ठग चुका था।… pic.twitter.com/psLVQY0OY6
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) April 16, 2026
During the raid, Delhi Police recovered four mobile phones, eight SIM cards, three debit cards, and gold jewelry believed to be purchased with the proceeds of the crime. Officials utilized social media monitoring and digital tracing to pin the suspect’s location in West Bengal. The Delhi Police have urged citizens to remain vigilant on social media and report any suspicious activity to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
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