Vikrant Kumar, 26, was taken into custody after reportedly scamming a Delhi Police constable of Rs 24 lakh
Delhi Police register case under BNS
NEW DELHI: A 26-year-old Vicky Tomar has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Delhi Police woman constable of around Rs 24 lakh after approaching her on Instagram under the pretext of seeking guidance on police recruitment through the sports quota, Delhi Police said. An FIR was registered on September 8, 2026, under Sections 318(4), 316(2) and 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), police said.
The case was registered at Cyber Police Station in Central District on the complaint of the constable, according to Delhi Police. She told police that the accused had initially contacted her on Instagram, claiming he wanted guidance on recruitment to Delhi Police under the sports quota. Police said he then persuaded her to invest money by making false promises of high returns.
The interaction later shifted to WhatsApp, where the accused allegedly established a rapport with her and presented himself as a prominent figure in cricket. Vikrant Kumar has been arrested in connection with the case. Police are now working to identify other potential victims who may have been targeted by the accused.