Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Delhi Man Duped by Fake Priest at Akshardham
A man visiting Akshardham Temple in Delhi was tricked by a fake priest and his accomplice.
The scammers pretended to be helpful and trustworthy, convincing the man to hand over his valuables, including his phone, wallet, and important documents.
After the temple visit, the scammers disappeared, leaving the man with nothing.
The man lost items worth Rs 1.8 lakh and has warned others to be careful and use only official cloakrooms at temples.
The police are investigating the incident.
A man was tricked by a fake priest and accomplice at Akshardham Temple in Delhi.
The scammers gained his trust and took his valuables, including a Samsung S24 Ultra, smartwatch, wallet, and important documents.
The total value of the lost items is estimated at Rs 1.8 lakh.
The victim filed a police complaint, and an investigation is ongoing.
The man has warned others to be cautious and use only official cloakrooms at temples.
- Who
- A man visiting Akshardham Temple in Delhi
- What
- Duped by a fake priest and accomplice, lost valuables worth Rs 1.8 lakh
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Akshardham Temple, Delhi
- Why
- Scammers targeted the victim by gaining his trust and exploiting his unfamiliarity with the temple's surroundings
- Location
- Akshardham Temple, Delhi
- Victim's Loss
- Rs 1.8 lakh (Samsung S24 Ultra, smartwatch, wallet, cash, cards, documents)
- Scam Method
- Fake priest and accomplice gained trust, took belongings
- Police Action
- Complaint filed, investigation ongoing
- Victim's Warning
- Use only official cloakrooms, be cautious of strangers