Delhi Man Swindled in 'Digital Arrest' Scam Accused of Pulwama Attack Role
A 32-year-old Delhi resident was cheated of ₹10 lakh by fake Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad officers, who accused him of involvement in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. Using threats, fake RBI documents, and a video call in police uniform, the scammers coerced him into transferring money. The victim filed a complaint after the fraud, and police are investigating the reported digital impersonation and financial crime.
In August 2023, a 32-year-old man residing in Delhi’s Karol Bagh was targeted by fraudsters posing as Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) officers. The victim received multiple calls from unknown numbers claiming his name was linked to financial transactions related to the 2019 Pulwama terror attack and falsely stating that ₹50 lakh had been deposited in a Kashmir bank account opened in his name. During a video call, the scammers appeared in police uniforms with ATS insignia, interrogated the victim, and obtained his bank details. They threatened him with arrest under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, provided a fake RBI letter, and coerced him into transferring ₹8.9 lakh from one bank account and ₹1.1 lakh via Paytm. The fraudsters later demanded an additional ₹4 lakh for his ‘bail’, but disconnected when he refused. After realizing he had been scammed, the victim filed a complaint through the cybercrime portal, which was forwarded to the Karol Bagh police station. An FIR was registered on October 14, 2023, and police are actively investigating the case to identify and apprehend the accused.
