Delhi Man Arrested for Defrauding 500 Women of Over ₹2 Crore via Online Scams

The Delhi Police have arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Anand Kumar, for allegedly cheating at least 500 women out of more than ₹2 crore through sophisticated online fraud. Operating from fake profiles on social media, dating, and matrimonial platforms, Kumar posed as a successful professional, such as a doctor or businessman, to build emotional connections with victims. After gaining their trust, he fabricated stories involving medical emergencies, business losses, or family crises to solicit money. In some instances, he promised marriage or career opportunities like modeling assignments. The investigation revealed that Kumar also engaged in extortion by threatening to release private photos and videos if victims refused to pay. A significant portion of the illicit funds was reportedly spent on online gaming and personal expenses. Traced to West Bengal through bank transaction analysis, Kumar was apprehended on March 22. Deputy Commissioner of Police Amit Goel stated that the accused operated an organized network involving honey-trapping and blackmailing, utilizing multiple mobile numbers to evade detection while maintaining parallel conversations with numerous victims.