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Delhi Police Arrest 27-Year-Old in Rs13.21 Lakh DMRC Job Scam

Traced through digital footprints after a May 16 complaint, the suspect is now held for interrogation

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Man held for duping woman of over Rs 13 lakh by falsely promising her job in Delhi Metro. (Representational image from Canva)

Overview

  • Woman from Model Town handed over Rs13.21 lakh and original academic certificates after receiving a forged DMRC appointment letter.
  • Delhi Police arrested Bhupendra Guru in Sultanpuri on May 28 by tracking his WhatsApp communications and online activities.
  • Investigators recovered the victim’s original mark sheets and Aadhaar card from the accused’s possession.
  • During interrogation, Guru confessed to using a forged DMRC letterhead and fake email ID to impersonate the corporation.
  • The case highlights the challenge of cyber-enabled job scams and the effectiveness of digital forensics in fraud investigations.