Gurugram police have arrested two Delhi University graduates who were preparing for the UPSC examination for allegedly duping an elderly couple of over Rs 3 lakh through cyber fraud. The accused used the victim's mobile phone to transfer funds via UPI to an online betting platform, where the entire amount was lost in gambling.
Arrests Made in Cyber Fraud Case
The accused were identified as Manvendra (26), a resident of Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, and Abhishek Kumar Maurya (25), a resident of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, currently residing in Dhirpur, New Delhi. Manvendra was arrested from Gurugram on Monday, while Abhishek was arrested from Delhi on Tuesday. Mobile phones allegedly used in the crime were seized from their possession.
According to police, on April 29, a woman lodged a complaint at Cyber Crime Police Station East, stating that between April 2 and April 12, an amount of Rs 3,14,800 was fraudulently transferred from her bank account through multiple UPI transactions without her knowledge. Based on the complaint, a case was registered.
Accused Worked as Nursing Attendant
During the investigation, it was revealed that Manvendra had been working as a nursing attendant for the complainant's ailing husband since April 1. During this period, he activated a Paytm account on the victim's mobile phone and took possession of his mobile SIM card. In conspiracy with his associate Abhishek, he transferred Rs 3,14,800 from the complainant's bank account to an online betting/gaming platform, where the accused eventually lost the entire amount while gambling.
Both accused are Geography (Hons) graduates from Delhi University and were residing in Delhi while preparing for the UPSC examination. A senior police officer stated, "We are questioning the accused."
Impact and Investigation
The case highlights the growing menace of cyber frauds targeting elderly individuals. Police are investigating further to determine if the accused were involved in similar crimes. The arrest underscores the importance of vigilance in safeguarding personal financial information, even from trusted individuals.
