Archive · 29 May 2025
Mumbai Man Arrested for Duping Aspiring Influencers
A man from Mumbai was arrested for tricking people who wanted to be famous on social media.
He promised to help them get more followers and views, but it was all a trick.
He'd ask for money, usually under Rs 15,000, and then disappear.
Police tracked him down after getting a complaint.
The man himself tried to become an influencer but failed.
So, he started targeting others, taking their money and giving them nothing in return.
A 27-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested for scamming aspiring influencers.
The man posed as a social media promoter, offering fake growth packages.
He received payments via UPI and then blocked victims.
Police linked him to at least seven similar scams.
The scam came to light after an online complaint to cyber police.
- Who
- Arun Yadav, a 27-year-old man from Mumbai.
- What
- Yadav was arrested for allegedly defrauding aspiring social media influencers.
- When
- The arrest occurred recently after multiple scams.
- Where
- New Delhi, Mumbai, and various online platforms.
- Why
- Yadav allegedly scammed aspiring influencers by offering fake social media growth services.
- Accused's Residence
- Mumbai
- Accused's Age
- 27
- Confirmed scams
- Seven
- Services Offered
- Fake followers and view-boosting services
- Example Payment Requested
- Rs 8,000
- Arresting Agency
- Delhi Police