Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Two Arrested in Punjab for Duping Delhi Woman in Online Scam
A woman in Delhi was tricked into giving away 21 lakh rupees in an online investment scam.
Two men from Punjab were arrested for the crime.
They created a fake trading app that looked real to make the woman believe she was making profits.
They were in contact with Chinese nationals who directed them.
The men received the money from the victim in Nepal.
Police found evidence like fake cards and tickets.
They are now investigating this case.
Two men from Punjab were arrested by Delhi Police for an online investment fraud.
The men are accused of duping a Delhi woman out of Rs 21 lakh.
The suspects allegedly used a fake trading app to deceive the victim.
They were traced to Punjab after the woman transferred funds in three transactions.
The accused allegedly operated under the guidance of Chinese nationals and traveled to Nepal.
- Who
- Pawan and Mankiraat were arrested by Delhi Police.
- What
- Two men were arrested for duping a woman of Rs 21 lakh in an online investment scam.
- When
- The arrest was made on Thursday, Jun 19th (based on the article's date).
- Where
- The men were apprehended in Punjab, after being traced there from Delhi.
- Why
- The men were allegedly defrauding people through online scams to make money.
- Victim
- Meenakshi Sharma
- Amount Stolen
- Rs 21 lakh
- Arrested
- Pawan (29), Mankiraat (36)
- Location Apprehension
- Sunny Enclave, Mohali, Punjab
- Alleged Involvement
- Chinese nationals
- Evidence Recovered
- ATM card, chequebook, passbook, SIM, mobile handset, and hotel bills
- Travel
- Nepal