Delhi College Accountant Duped Of Rs 80 Lakh In 'Boss Fraud'

A college accountant in Delhi was tricked into transferring Rs 80 lakh from the institution's bank account by a scamster impersonating a senior official of the institute. The scammer set up a fake WhatsApp profile using the name and picture of a senior college official, and directed the accountant to transfer the funds immediately.

Trusting the profile, the accountant executed the transaction without verifying it over the phone.However, the Delhi Police's cyber crime unit, Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO), not only arrested the key suspect but also managed to freeze and recover 100% of the defrauded amount within 48 hours.The WhatsApp TrapThe incident happened in Delhi's Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies and School of Law located in Narela, run by Rishi Aurobindo Educational Society. On October 27, 2026, the society's General Secretary, Abhishek Jain, lodged an e-FIR with the Special Cell's IFSO unit after discovering the fraud.READ | Massive Fire At Kia Showroom In Delhi.