Gaddi-baz Gang Nabbed in Delhi: Swift Police Action Busts Metro Station Scam

Delhi Police has apprehended two individuals, including a juvenile, involved in defrauding an army officer through a convincing scam at Delhi Cantt Metro Station. Police recovered multiple stolen goods, including mobile phones and cash, after careful investigation aided by CCTV footage.

The Delhi Police have successfully apprehended two individuals, one of whom is a juvenile, for allegedly defrauding an army officer by stealing his mobile phone and Rs 50,000, according to a police officer's statement on Thursday.

The pair reportedly duped the officer using bundles of paper designed to look like currency, a tactic commonly used by the 'gaddi-baz' gang. The incident unfolded at the Delhi Cantt Metro Station on October 1, with the arrests following a complaint filed by army officer Bhishm Tomar, who was allegedly scammed during a fraudulent debit card transaction.

Delhi Police's investigation, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro) G Ramgopal Naik, led them to JJ Colony in Bawana, where they tracked down the suspects. Following a tip-off, both were caught at the metro station, confessing to their crimes. Police recovered 10 mobile phones, a wristwatch, Rs 16,500 in cash, and one fake currency bundle from the accused.

(With inputs from agencies.)