A man accused of running a fake credit card activation scam was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly defrauding people by impersonating bank officials and tricking them into sharing OTPs.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Hareshwar V. Swami, the investigation began after a complainant reported receiving a fraudulent phone call. The caller falsely claimed that a new credit card had been issued in the complainant’s name and needed activation.
Initially skeptical, the victim later verified through his mobile banking app that a credit card had indeed been generated. Trusting the caller, he shared a one-time password (OTP) when asked — resulting in a fraudulent withdrawal of Rs1 lakh from his bank account.
Following the registration of a case, cyber teams traced the money trail, revealing that the stolen funds had been split and transferred through multiple accounts to obscure the source.
Based on this digital evidence, police arrested Amit (27) from Panipat, Haryana. Further investigation uncovered three more complaints linked to the same suspect, confirming his deeper involvement in a wider cyber fraud network.
DCP Swami confirmed that efforts are ongoing to identify additional victims, digital evidence, and Amit’s accomplices. Authorities have also urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid sharing OTPs or personal banking details over phone calls, even if the caller claims to be from a reputed institution.
