Faridabad, India – In a major cyber fraud case, four men have been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly cheating a local businessman of ₹99.8 lakh by posing as his father, police said.
The suspects reportedly contacted the businessman’s chartered accountant via a messaging app, using the father’s photo to gain trust, and tricked the CA into transferring large sums into accounts controlled by them. The fraud came to light in October 2025, prompting a swift investigation by the Cyber Crime Cell of Faridabad Police.
The accused have been identified as Rahul (26) from Jaipur, Aniket (23) from Behror, and Pawan (21) and Aditya (23) from Kothputli, Rajasthan. Police conducted raids in their homes and recovered part of the defrauded money. Sources revealed that Rahul and Pawan received ₹3 lakh and ₹1 lakh respectively, while the remaining money was allegedly moved through multiple bank accounts.
A police remand of four days has been obtained to interrogate the suspects and trace the remaining funds. Authorities are continuing the probe to map the network and recover the defrauded amount.
Police have urged citizens and businesses to exercise caution with unexpected fund requests, even from familiar contacts, and verify identities before making transactions.
This case highlights the increasing sophistication of cyber frauds in the region and the need for vigilance by businesses and individuals alike.
