The Gurugram police have arrested two foreign nationals for allegedly defrauding a man through a fake Facebook profile. The accused posed as a foreign woman and claimed to have run out of money at an airport, persuading the victim to transfer funds online. A mobile phone allegedly used in the crime has been recovered.
Complaint and Investigation
According to the police, a man filed a complaint at the Manesar cyber crime police station on April 29, stating he received a friend request on Facebook from a profile named 'Kathlin'. After accepting the request, the victim communicated with the accused via WhatsApp. The woman claimed to be a UK resident and said she was traveling to India.
Subsequently, the victim received a call from someone posing as a customs officer at Mumbai airport, who claimed the woman had run out of money and needed funds for customs verification. Believing the story, the complainant transferred a total of Rs 63,500 to multiple bank accounts provided by the accused, and was cheated. A case was registered based on the complaint.
Arrests and Accused Details
During investigation, the police arrested two foreign nationals from Jawahar Park, Delhi, on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Kelvin Ogbu, 35, from Lagos State, Nigeria, and Kingsley Emeka Ojobo, 35, from Aji, Nigeria. Preliminary interrogation revealed that Ojobo entered India on a business visa in January 2026, while Ogbu arrived on a business visa in 2025.
ACP (Cyber) Gaurav Fogat stated, 'On this pretext, they induced the complainant to transfer money into multiple bank accounts and committed cyber fraud. Verification of the accused’s criminal records revealed that Ogbu was previously involved in a case registered under the Foreigners Act in Delhi in 2024. We are questioning the accused.'
Impact and Precautions
This incident highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud involving fake profiles and impersonation of officials. The police urge citizens to verify identities before transferring money and to report suspicious activities to cyber crime cells. The accused remain in custody as investigations continue.
