22-Year-Old Arrested for Rs 70,000 Online Scam in Delhi

In a recent incident in Delhi, a 22-year-old named Suraj Sharma was arrested for allegedly defrauding a shop owner of Rs 70,000 through an online scam involving a fake QR code. The South District Cyber Police revealed that Sharma had orchestrated the scheme by hiring a bike rider to pose as his brother. After the victim transferred the money, the scam unraveled, leading to Sharma's arrest. Investigations disclosed that he had a history of criminal activity and used the stolen funds to fuel his online gaming habit. This case highlights the growing concern of online fraud in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 17, 2025, 07:37 IST

Delhi Youth Arrested for Online Fraud

Delhi: Authorities have apprehended a 22-year-old individual for allegedly orchestrating an online scam that defrauded a money transfer agent. The South District Cyber Police reported on Friday that the suspect, identified as Suraj Sharma, deceived a shop owner in Chhatarpur out of Rs 70,000 through a well-planned scheme. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Ankit Chauhan, Sharma, a resident of Usmanpur, contacted the shop owner, claiming that his 'younger brother' would arrive to collect an online money transfer.

The Role of a Rapido Bike Rider

It has been reported that Sharma enlisted a Rapido bike rider to bolster his story. He instructed the rider to pose as his brother. Unaware of the fraudulent scheme, the rider was sent to the shop with a QR code. Trusting the narrative, the shop owner transferred the funds in two separate transactions—Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000. However, the situation took an unexpected turn.

Unraveling the Scam

After the money was sent, Sharma demanded the cash from the Rapido rider, who then disclosed that he was merely a courier and had no connection to Sharma. Meanwhile, the accused had arranged for a Porter delivery to a mobile shop, where he had previously pretended to be an iPhone buyer. The funds were directed to this mobile shop via the QR code.

Police Action and Arrest

Upon realizing he had been scammed, the victim promptly reported the incident to the police. An FIR was filed against Sharma under Section 318(4) of the BNS. Utilizing financial records and digital evidence, law enforcement officials arrested the suspect. Investigations revealed that Sharma had used the stolen money to support his online gaming addiction and had a prior criminal history.