Social Media Fraudster Arrested For Duping Delhi Police Constable
Police say Vikrant Tomar lured women constables with marriage promises and high-return investment claims, and around 20 may have been targeted.
- On Saturday, Delhi Police arrested 23-year-old Vikrant Kumar, also known as Vicky Tomar, for allegedly cheating multiple women police constables. Investigators claim he gained their trust before extracting money under various pretexts.
- To win trust, Tomar reportedly rented luxury vehicles for eight-hour periods and used Instagram to portray a lavish lifestyle, taking women constables on outings to bolster his wealthy businessman persona.
- Investigators believe around 20 women constables were targeted, with total losses reaching Rs 24 lakh. Police allege some funds were transferred to accounts linked to a OneX betting application.
- The Central District Cyber Police are questioning Tomar regarding five registered FIRs across Mayapuri, Hari Nagar, and Inderpuri. The accused was previously released on bail in June.
- A separate complaint registered September 8 alleges Tomar lured a constable with investment promises, prompting her to transfer savings and personal loans totaling Rs 24 lakh. The victim also alleged inappropriate touching during an in-person meeting.
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Social Media Fraudster Arrested For Duping Delhi Police Constable
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a Delhi Police constable of approximately Rs 24 lakh through a social media investment scam. The accused, Vikrant Kumar alias Vicky Tomar, befriended the constable online, promising high returns, and also faces allegations of outraging her modesty during an in-person meeting.
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