Photocopy Paper Scam Busted in Delhi

Delhi Police have arrested three men involved in a scam that defrauded a person of nearly Rs 10 lakh. The suspects, operating from Surat, used bank accounts registered to unsuspecting individuals for their fraudulent activities. No photocopy paper was delivered despite payment.

Delhi Police have successfully apprehended three individuals accused of defrauding a person of approximately Rs 10 lakh through a fake e-commerce scheme promising inexpensive photocopy paper, authorities announced on Tuesday.

The case began on September 14, when Mohammad Faizan Ansari reported to police that he had been deceived after attempting to buy bulk photocopy paper online. He was drawn in by the promise of low prices but ended up losing Rs 9.96 lakh, which included various charges, as confirmed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Rakesh Paweriya.

During the inquiry, investigators traced the transferred funds to a bank in Gujarat, leading to the arrest of Anees Anwar Bhai Gohil, Mobin Javed Ansari, and Paras Jeetender Patel in Surat. The arrests also led to the seizure of five mobile phones, nine SIM cards, and four ATM cards, further evidence of the sophisticated scam operation.

(With inputs from agencies.)