How did the fake Army officers scam operate in Jind?

The fraudsters created fake Instagram profiles, befriended victims, gained their emotional trust, and then extorted money through various pretexts, with one victim losing ₹3.5 lakh.

Who was arrested in connection with the Jind cyber fraud?

Vipin Saraswat and Kaushal, residents of Faridabad, were arrested by the Jind cyber crime police for their involvement in the scam.

What was recovered from the arrested scammers in Jind?

The police recovered ₹23,500 from the two accused individuals involved in the social media Army officer impersonation scam.

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Youth Duped of Lakhs by Fake Army Officers

3 Feb

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Summary

Two fraudsters arrested for impersonating Army officers online.
Scammers used Instagram to gain trust and extort victims.
Over ₹3.5 lakh was transferred by a single victim.

Youth Duped of Lakhs by Fake Army Officers

The cyber crime police station in Jind has successfully dismantled a gang that defrauded young individuals by impersonating Army officers on social media platforms. Two members of this scam operation, Vipin Saraswat and Kaushal from Faridabad, have been apprehended.

According to Inspector Kuldeep Singh, the operation began after a complaint was filed on December 29, 2025. The victim reported being contacted via Instagram by an account claiming to be a girl whose father was an Army officer. Over time, the scammers convinced the victim to transfer a total of ₹3.5 lakh using multiple UPI IDs, citing fabricated reasons like trip fees and accidents.

Following the complaint, an FIR was registered. Investigations involving Instagram ID records, call detail records, KYC information, and scientific evidence led to the arrest of Vipin Saraswat and Kaushal. The police also recovered ₹23,500 in connection with the case. Both arrested individuals have been presented in court and remanded to district jail.