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Delhi Police Arrest Nuh Resident Over Sextortion Scheme Using Fake Cyber Cop Calls

Investigators are tracing layered UPI transfers linked to multiple NCRP complaints.

Overview

  • Mohammad Naseem, 26, was arrested in a raid at Mubarikpur village in Haryana’s Nuh after analysis of call records and bank accounts, police said.
  • The case involves a June 5 incident in which a Delhi resident was coerced into paying ₹39,000 under threats to circulate an explicit or morphed video online.
  • Police say the gang initiated contact via a brief social-media video call showing a blurred female image before impersonating a cyber police officer and a platform employee.
  • The victim transferred the money in three UPI transactions and later filed a report on the National Cyber Reporting Portal.
  • Investigators report the funds were funneled through multiple bank accounts and local handlers, and Naseem is linked to at least four other NCRP complaints.