New Delhi, March 14: In a significant breakthrough, police in New Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area have apprehended two cunning fraudsters who deceived individuals to steal money and mobile phones. The accused, who posed as friends, gained the trust of their victims before executing their scams.
According to police reports, the duo specifically targeted individuals who had recently arrived in the city for work. The Vasant Kunj North police station team successfully arrested the suspects, identified as Suraj and Honey.
The incident came to light on February 16, 2026, when a PCR call was received at the police station. The caller reported that two young men had threatened him near Mahipalpur Chowk and made off with his mobile phone.
The victim, a waiter named P.S. Bohra from Champawat district in Uttarakhand, was at Mahipalpur bus stand to catch a bus home. During his wait, he encountered a young man who claimed he urgently needed ₹30,000 and promised to transfer the same amount online in return.
Believing the scammer, the victim withdrew ₹30,000 from a nearby ATM and handed it over. The accused then requested the victim’s mobile number to complete the transaction. He assured Bohra that he would return shortly after showing the transaction to his accomplice, who was waiting on a motorcycle. The scammer then fled with both the money and the victim’s phone.
Realizing the deception, Bohra called the police using a friend’s phone and reported the incident. Upon checking his bank account, he discovered that an additional ₹70,000 had been transferred online without his consent. The police promptly registered an FIR at Vasant Kunj North police station and initiated an investigation.
Given the severity of the case, a special team was formed under Inspector Balbir Singh, including ASI Ashok Kaushik, Head Constables Gaurav and Sonu Kumar, and Constables Mithun and Dinesh. They first gathered information about the UPI ID used for the transaction, followed by inquiries into the associated bank accounts. The team conducted extensive investigations across various locations, ultimately leading to the arrest of both suspects.
Investigations revealed that Suraj and Honey had been targeting victims for an extended period. Their method was particularly deceptive, as they sought out individuals from other states, especially those from Uttarakhand, Nepal, and the northeastern regions. They communicated in a way that quickly built trust, often claiming to be in financial distress and seeking assistance.
While the victims withdrew cash from ATMs, the fraudsters discreetly observed their PINs. After receiving the cash, they would take the victim’s phone under the pretense of showing the online transfer, then escape with both the phone and the PIN.
Police confirmed that 34-year-old Suraj had a criminal history with six prior cases against him and operated a small Chinese food stall in Shakurpur. His accomplice, 20-year-old Honey, hails from the Begumpur area of Rohini and works as a laborer.
Authorities stated that the arrests have also resolved two additional e-FIRs. The investigation is ongoing as police seek to determine how many other victims have fallen prey to these fraudsters.
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