Delhi Police Arrests Vikrant Tomar Over Fraud Scheme
- Delhi Police arrested 23-year-old Vikrant Tomar from Burari on October 24, 2026, after investigators uncovered an alleged marriage fraud scheme targeting nearly 20 women police constables from the...
- The criminal probe began after Constable Shiwani, stationed at the Karol Bagh police station, lodged an official complaint.
- Investigators discovered that out of roughly Rs 24 lakh extracted in total, about Rs 8 lakh was funneled directly into bank accounts tied to the 1x.com (OneX) betting...
Delhi Police arrested 23-year-old Vikrant Tomar from Burari on October 24, 2026, after investigators uncovered an alleged marriage fraud scheme targeting nearly 20 women police constables from the same batch. Operating under aliases that included Vikrant Kumar and Vicky Tomar, the suspect allegedly cultivated an opulent persona on Instagram by posting videos featuring high-end restaurants and luxury vehicles. Investigators suspect the total financial loss across the affected officers stands at approximately Rs 24 lakh, though many victims have yet to come forward with formal police reports.
How the Karol Bagh Complaint Triggered the Investigation
The criminal probe began after Constable Shiwani, stationed at the Karol Bagh police station, lodged an official complaint. A case was registered on September 8, 2026. Tomar initially reached out to her on Instagram under the pretense of seeking advice regarding Delhi Police recruitment through the sports quota. The dialogue quickly transitioned to a messaging application where he recast himself as a prominent cricket professional and wealthy entrepreneur. Relying on those assurances, the constable liquidated savings from an Axis Bank account, secured a personal loan of Rs 12 lakh, and borrowed additional funds from acquaintances to meet his investment demands.
Delhi Police arrested 23-year-old Vikrant Tomar for allegedly duping nearly 20 women constables of ₹24 lakh by posing as a wealthy businessman on Instagram. Targeted via marriage promises and fake investments, one constable lost her savings and loans. Police suspect he used his… pic.twitter.com/ZM1Lttq6B3
Investigators discovered that out of roughly Rs 24 lakh extracted in total, about Rs 8 lakh was funneled directly into bank accounts tied to the 1x.com (OneX) betting platform under Tomar’s instructions. Beyond the financial losses, the initial complaint states that Tomar inappropriately touched the constable’s waist during an in-person meeting with the intent to outrage her modesty. The scale and coordination of the operation prompted widespread comparisons online to fictional con artists, with social media users dubbing the suspect a Gen Z counterpart to the movie character Ricky Bahl.
Rented Luxury Vehicles and the Dating App Modus Operandi
Police outline a calculated strategy wherein Tomar rented luxury automobiles for brief eight-hour windows to ferry different women to upscale venues, thereby maintaining a consistent illusion of immense wealth. Funds drained from one targeted officer were frequently recycled to finance outings with another. A central focus of the Central District Cyber Police interrogation centers on Tomar’s domestic situation; his current live-in partner is herself a Delhi Police woman constable belonging to the targeted batch. Authorities suspect her professional network provided the insider knowledge necessary to identify and approach the remaining victims.
Prior Criminal Records and Ongoing Cyber Police Scrutiny
Before his October 2026 arrest, Tomar already accumulated five separate first information reports across Delhi jurisdictions, including Mayapuri, Hari Nagar, Inderpuri, and the East District Cyber Police Station. He had previously secured bail in June 2026. Central District Cyber Police teams are currently auditing bank transaction logs and digital trails linked to the online betting platform to map the full financial network and determine if outside accomplices aided the scheme.