Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Delhi Police Arrests Two in Fake Helpline Fraud
Someone searched online for a customer service number and found a fake one.
When they called, they were tricked into downloading an app that let the scammers steal their money.
The police found the criminals by tracking down bank accounts and phone records.
Two people were arrested: one who provided bank accounts and SIM cards, and another who let the fraudsters use his account to receive money.
The police are looking for more people involved and trying to get the stolen money back.
The criminals were motivated by greed.
Delhi Police arrested two individuals involved in a fraud case.
A complainant was duped of nearly Rs 13.85 lakh through a fake customer care number.
The accused used a malicious application to steal the victim's money.
One accused provided bank accounts and SIM cards, while the other held the mule account.
Police seized Rs 1.9 lakh and other items during the arrest.
- Who
- Umar Mukhtar and Aslam alias Baba were arrested.
- What
- They were involved in a fraud where the victim lost nearly Rs 13.85 lakh.
- When
- The crime occurred between July 10 and 12.
- Where
- The fraud occurred in Delhi, and the arrests were in Uttam Nagar.
- Why
- The accused were motivated by greed and financial desperation, using a fake customer care number to trick the victim.
- Accused
- Umar Mukhtar (57) and Aslam alias Baba alias Mohammad Sahir Kazmi (26)
- Crime
- Fraudulent withdrawal of nearly Rs 13.85 lakh
- Victim
- Kamla Pati Ram
- Method
- Fake customer care number and malicious app
- Date of Crime
- July 10-12
- Location of Arrest
- Uttam Nagar, Delhi