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Teen Accused of QR Code Scam Inspired by Rajinikanth Film
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 19-year-old man was arrested for a QR code fraud scheme.
- The scam diverted Rs 1.4 lakh from a clothing store in Delhi.
- The accused was inspired by a Rajinikanth film to commit the fraud.
Delhi Police recently apprehended a 19-year-old individual in an inter-state operation for orchestrating a sophisticated QR code fraud. The accused, identified as Manish Verma, is alleged to have manipulated a clothing store's QR code in Chandni Chowk, diverting Rs 1.4 lakh in digital payments.
Verma reportedly used AI-powered image-editing applications to replace the store's legitimate bank details with his own while maintaining the QR code's original appearance. This tactic aimed to deceive customers into believing they were making valid transactions. The funds were then rapidly moved to avoid traceability.
The investigation was initiated after the store reported missing payments, leading authorities to trace the financial trail to Rajasthan. The accused confessed that his scamming method was inspired by scenes from the South Indian film 'Vettaiyan'. Authorities seized over 100 edited QR codes and various digital devices.
