A 35-year-old woman working as a domestic help in Gurgaon fell victim to a cruel scam. She lost Rs 88,000 from her bank account. The fraudster was a young delivery boy who lived in the same building.
How the Scam Unfolded
The woman needed an Ayushman card for medical treatment. She shared this with the accused, a 19-year-old youth named Nitin. He saw an opportunity and offered to help her apply for the card.
Over time, Nitin gained her trust. He cleverly obtained her UPI password. He did this by pretending to check the status of her Ayushman card application.
The Unauthorized Transaction
On July 30, Nitin transferred Rs 88,000 from the woman's bank account to his own. He did this without her knowledge. The woman remained completely unaware of the transaction for several months.
In December, she visited her bank. Officials there informed her that her account had no balance. Shocked, she immediately lodged a formal complaint at the Sadar police station on December 26.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Police acted swiftly on her complaint. They investigated the case and tracked down the accused. Nitin was arrested from Omaxe Mall in Sector 49 on Sunday.
This arrest came 16 days after the complaint was registered. Police managed to recover Rs 15,000 of the stolen amount before the court proceedings.
Exploiting Vulnerability
Investigating officers revealed disturbing details. The accused and the victim both stayed in rented houses in the same building in Islampur area. Nitin took advantage of the woman's situation in multiple ways.
The woman is uneducated, which made her more vulnerable. The accused knew this and exploited her trust. After committing the fraud, he fled the area to avoid detection.
Legal Proceedings
After his arrest, Nitin was produced before a court. The court remanded him to judicial custody. The accused hails from Firozabad district in Uttar Pradesh.
This case highlights how criminals are targeting vulnerable individuals. They use familiar faces and helpful gestures to commit financial crimes. Police are warning residents to be cautious with their banking details.
