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Crime
Cafe owner and two others arrested in Mukherjee Nagar dating scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:02 PM
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Delhi police uncovered a dating fraud in Mukherjee Nagar, arresting a local cafe owner and two accomplices after victims reported financial loss.
Delhi police announced the bust of a dating‑scam operation that targeted young adults in the Mukherjee Nagar area. Investigators said the scheme involved a popular local café where the proprietor allegedly facilitated introductions between victims and fake profiles, extracting money under the pretext of arranging meetings.
According to the police statement, three suspects – the café owner and two individuals who managed the online accounts – were apprehended after several complainants reported unauthorized transfers and extortion attempts. The arrests were made following a coordinated raid on the café premises and the suspects' residences.
Authorities have lodged the suspects under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to cheating and criminal breach of trust. The police have urged the public to exercise caution while using online dating platforms and to report any suspicious activity promptly.
The investigation remains ongoing, with officials indicating that further arrests may follow if additional conspirators are identified. Victims are being assisted in recovering their losses, and the case highlights growing concerns over digital fraud in metropolitan areas.
According to the police statement, three suspects – the café owner and two individuals who managed the online accounts – were apprehended after several complainants reported unauthorized transfers and extortion attempts. The arrests were made following a coordinated raid on the café premises and the suspects' residences.
Authorities have lodged the suspects under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to cheating and criminal breach of trust. The police have urged the public to exercise caution while using online dating platforms and to report any suspicious activity promptly.
The investigation remains ongoing, with officials indicating that further arrests may follow if additional conspirators are identified. Victims are being assisted in recovering their losses, and the case highlights growing concerns over digital fraud in metropolitan areas.