New Delhi, April 10, 2026:In a major breakthrough, the Central Range of the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested the alleged mastermind of a deception based cheating racket that targeted women at hospitals and temples across the city. The accused, who had been absconding for nearly three years, was also declared a proclaimed offender in multiple cases.
According to officials, the gang had been operating across several parts of Delhi, focusing on women who appeared alone or vulnerable at places such as hospitals and religious sites. The cases shared a common pattern where victims were approached under the pretext of assistance or casual conversation before being manipulated into handing over their valuables.
The accused, identified as Paro, a resident of Bawana, was apprehended on April 9 after an intensive operation involving technical surveillance and detailed analysis of CCTV footage collected from around 50 locations near crime spots. The team worked for weeks to track her movements before finally locating and arresting her.
Police said Paro played a key role in planning and executing the crimes and had remained on the run since 2023. She had earlier been declared a proclaimed offender by a court at Tis Hazari Courts, making her arrest crucial for unraveling the entire network.
Investigations revealed that the gang used psychological tactics to gain the trust of victims. They would start friendly conversations, often invoking fear or urgency, and gradually confuse or distract the target. Once the victim’s alertness dropped, the accused would trick them into parting with gold jewellery and other valuables before fleeing the spot.
In one such incident reported in April 2023, a woman was cheated of her ornaments at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital using a similar method.
Police records show that the accused is involved in at least three cases registered in 2023 under cheating charges. Officials added that she had been evading arrest despite earlier efforts, posing a challenge to investigators.
During questioning, it emerged that Paro, who has limited formal education, turned to crime due to financial hardships and family responsibilities. Over time, she became a central figure in the organised group carrying out such offences.
Authorities are now working to identify and arrest other members of the gang and to determine whether the accused was involved in additional similar cases across the city.
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