Sat, 24 Oct, 2026, 07:31 am
Reported by The Times of India
NEW DELHI: A 26-year-old Vicky Tomar has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Delhi Police woman constable of around Rs 24 lakh after approaching her on Instagram under the pretext of seeking guidance on police recruitment through the sports quota, Delhi Police said.
The accused, identified as Vikrant Kumar alias Vicky Tomar, allegedly moved the conversation to WhatsApp, where he built familiarity with the constable and portrayed himself as a prominent personality in cricket.
He subsequently lured her with promises of high returns on investments, leading to the alleged fraud.
Accused used Instagram, WhatsApp to gain constable’s trustAccording to Delhi Police, the case was registered at Cyber Police Station in Central District on the complaint of the constable.
She told police that the accused had initially contacted her on Instagram, claiming he wanted guidance on recruitment to Delhi Police under the sports quota.
