Couple Duped of ₹3.68 Lakhs in Ghaziabad Online Scam

In a shocking incident from Ghaziabad, a couple was duped of ₹3.68 lakhs by online scammers posing as part-time job providers. After initially receiving returns on their investments, the couple found themselves trapped in a web of deceit, leading to a police investigation. Discover the details of this alarming case and the steps taken by law enforcement to address the fraud.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 21, 2026, 12:44 IST

Shocking Online Fraud in Ghaziabad

A startling incident has emerged from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a couple residing in the Aditya World City colony fell victim to an online scam. The couple, Manoj Upadhyay and his wife Anjali Sharma, were lured by a young man who engaged them in sweet conversations before swindling them out of substantial amounts of money, totaling ₹3.68 lakhs. Upon learning of the situation, the police were taken aback. Here's the full story...
Manoj and Anjali were deceived by online fraudsters who promised part-time work through a Telegram group, enticing them to invest under the guise of completing tasks. Following the scam, the couple filed a complaint at the Wave City police station, prompting an investigation by law enforcement.

Previously employed at a Noida company, the couple lost their jobs last month and began searching for online part-time opportunities. They were subsequently added to a Telegram group that claimed to offer commissions for completing tasks related to Meesho online shopping.

Initially, after completing a task worth ₹100, they received ₹200 in return. Encouraged by this, they invested ₹500 and received ₹1,000 back. Their trust grew, leading them to continuously invest more money into the tasks. However, as time passed, the payments were halted under various pretexts.

When they reached out to customer service on the Telegram group, they were informed that they needed to complete 20 tasks to reclaim their funds. Unfortunately, after completing 17 tasks, the tasks ceased to arrive. Despite repeated complaints, no assistance was provided. Ultimately, the couple transferred a total of ₹3,68,100 to various bank accounts.

Realizing they had been scammed, they reported the incident to the Wave City police station. The police have registered a case under Section 418(4) of the Indian Penal Code (criminal breach of trust) and Section 66D of the IT Act (cheating by personation using computer resources).