Delhi: 82-year-old scammed out of ₹1.16cr in fake police video call

India Dec 13, 2025

An elderly man in Delhi lost ₹1.16 crore after cybercriminals pretended to be cops on a WhatsApp video call.
They flashed a fake arrest order, pressured him with threats of legal trouble, and convinced him to transfer his savings.
The case is now under investigation for cheating and conspiracy.

How the scam worked—and where the case stands now

The scammers funneled most of the money into an NGO account in Himachal Pradesh, which was operated from Patna, Bihar.
Police linked this account to dozens of other cybercrime complaints totaling ₹24 crore nationwide.
So far, three suspects have been arrested for roles like setting up fake accounts and moving funds; investigations are ongoing to find more people involved and recover stolen money.