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Crime
Delhi Police Arrest Two in Massive Scholarship Scam Targeting Tamil Nadu Residents
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM
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Delhi police have uncovered a large‑scale scholarship fraud that duped residents of Tamil Nadu, arresting two suspects and seizing data on over 54,000 contacts.
Delhi Police announced the seizure of a sophisticated scholarship fraud network that specifically targeted students and families from Tamil Nadu. Investigators traced the operation to a Delhi‑based call centre that promised government‑backed scholarships in exchange for fees.
Two individuals suspected of orchestrating the scheme were taken into custody after a raid on the premises.
During the operation, officers recovered a database containing personal details of more than 54,000 contacts, indicating the wide reach of the scam. The police have launched a detailed inquiry to identify additional culprits and to recover any funds collected from victims.
Two individuals suspected of orchestrating the scheme were taken into custody after a raid on the premises.
During the operation, officers recovered a database containing personal details of more than 54,000 contacts, indicating the wide reach of the scam. The police have launched a detailed inquiry to identify additional culprits and to recover any funds collected from victims.