Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Former Caretaker Arrested for Defrauding Delhi Woman of ₹14.35 Lakh
An elderly woman in Delhi was tricked by her former caretaker, who stole over 14 lakh rupees.
The caretaker secretly used her phone to take money between January and June 2025.
Police tracked him down in Rajasthan and arrested him.
He admitted to using the money for online gambling and other expenses.
The police are now trying to get the money back.
A former caretaker was arrested for allegedly defrauding an 80-year-old woman of ₹14.35 lakh.
The accused, Deepak Kumar Saini, accessed the victim's phone and transferred funds to his account.
The theft occurred between January 30 and June 6, 2025, via financial apps like Paytm.
Saini was arrested in Rajasthan after an investigation involving call records and bank statements.
The stolen money was mostly lost in online gambling, with some spent on leisure activities.
- Who
- Deepak Kumar Saini, the former caretaker, and Manjusha Rani Gupta, the victim.
- What
- A caretaker was arrested for defrauding an elderly woman.
- When
- The theft occurred between January 30 and June 6, 2025; the arrest took place on July 31.
- Where
- Dwarka, Delhi, India, and Sikar district, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- The caretaker used the stolen money for online gambling and personal expenses.
- Victim's Age
- 80 years old
- Amount Stolen
- ₹14.35 lakh
- Location of Crime
- Dwarka, Delhi
- Accused's Name
- Deepak Kumar Saini
- Arrest Location
- Sikar district, Rajasthan
- Modus Operandi
- Theft via Financial Apps
Sources
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