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 trust
According 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.The interaction later shifted to WhatsApp, where the accused allegedly established a rapport with her and presented himself as a prominent figure in cricket. Police said he then persuaded her to invest money by making false promises of high returns.The constable was allegedly cheated of approximately Rs 24 lakh.
Delhi Police register case under BNS
An FIR was registered on September 8, 2026, under Sections 318(4), 316(2) and 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), police said.Vikrant Kumar has been arrested in connection with the case. Police are now working to identify other potential victims who may have been targeted by the accused.Delhi Police said a detailed press release would be issued after further investigation.(With agency inputs)
