Man poses as wealthy businessman, cheats Delhi Police constable of ₹24 lakh

The accused first allegedly befriended the victim on social media, where his posts feature him as a wealthy person.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Delhi Police constable of ₹24 lakh after posing as a rich businessman and luring her with false promises of high investment returns through online betting, police said on Saturday. The complainant has also accused him of sexual harassment, police added.

According to police officers, the accused is a resident of Baghpat district in Uttar Pradesh. (HT Photo/ Representational)

According to police officers, the accused is a resident of Baghpat district in Uttar Pradesh. He was caught from north Delhi’s Burari area on Friday.

Posed as a wealthy businessman

He first allegedly befriended the woman on social media, where his posts feature him as a wealthy person visiting luxury restaurants, a frequent jet-setter, and someone who owns luxury cars, police said.

“His interrogation and analysis of his mobile phones, social media accounts, and bank details, indicated that he had cheated many women in the past few years. Multiple teams are working to identify all victims and record their statements,” an officer said.

Deputy commissioner of police (central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said the case was registered on September 8, after the constable, posted in central district, filed her complaint at the cyber police station. The woman alleged that the accused first contacted her on social media, claiming he wanted guidance on Delhi Police recruitment under the sports quota.

“In total, she was defrauded of approximately ₹24 lakh. When they met, the accused also allegedly sexually harassed the woman by inappropriately touching her,” DCP Singh added.

The accused was booked under BNS sections 318, 316 and 74 for cheating, breach of trust and assault or use of criminal force with intent to outrage a woman’s modesty.