Delhi cyber fraud: Man arrested for ₹2 lakh online car scam in East Delhi
Synopsis
A Delhi man posing as a Cars24 representative cheated a Trilokpuri resident of ₹2 lakh by faking a used-car sale — and it wasn't his first offence. Police found he had a prior cheating case at Krishna Nagar Police Station, pointing to a pattern of habitual online fraud targeting second-hand car buyers.
Key Takeaways
Aman Sethi, 32 , arrested by Cyber Police Station, East District, Delhi for allegedly defrauding a victim of ₹2 lakh .
Accused posed as a representative of online car platforms, including reportedly Cars24 , to win victims' trust.
Complainant Harish of Trilokpuri, East Delhi filed E-FIR No.
127/26 on 16 April .
Defrauded funds were traced to an SBI bank account ; KYC documents and digital evidence led to the suspect's identification.
Police recovered one SBI debit card, one ICICI debit card, two mobile phones, and two SIM cards from the accused.
Sethi was previously involved in a similar cheating case at Krishna Nagar Police Station , indicating habitual offending.
The Cyber Police Station of East District, Delhi, has cracked a ₹2 lakh online fraud case in which a suspect posed as a representative of a reputed used-car platform to swindle a victim, police said on Saturday, 3 May 2025. One accused, identified as Aman Sethi, 32, has been arrested in connection with the case.
How the Fraud Was Carried Out
According to Delhi Police, the accused impersonated an employee of a well-known online car-selling platform — including reportedly posing as a representative of Cars24 — to gain the trust of prospective buyers. He shared photographs and vehicle details to appear credible, then persuaded victims to transfer money as booking and processing charges to his personal bank account. Once the funds were received, he delayed responses and eventually went silent, neither delivering the car nor refunding the amount.
The complaint was filed by Harish, a resident of Trilokpuri, East Delhi. An E-FIR No. 127/26 dated 16 April was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Cyber Police Station, East District. In his complaint, Harish stated that an unknown person approached him online, offering to sell a second-hand car.
Point of View
But the lag between the April 16 FIR and the arrest underscores how quickly such accused can evade detection. Citizens remain the first line of defence, and the 1930 helpline is chronically under-publicised.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delhi online car fraud case?
A resident of Trilokpuri, East Delhi named Harish was cheated of ₹2 lakh by a man who posed as a representative of an online car-selling platform and demanded advance payment for a second-hand car that was never delivered. The Cyber Police Station of East District, Delhi registered the case under E-FIR No. 127/26 on 16 April.
Who was arrested in the Delhi car fraud case?
Aman Sethi, 32, a resident of Hazara Park in Shiv Puri Extension, Delhi, was arrested. He is a graduate and was previously engaged in the business of selling used cars before allegedly turning to fraud.
How did the accused carry out the scam?
Sethi reportedly impersonated employees of platforms such as Cars24, shared car photographs and details to appear legitimate, and then asked victims to transfer booking and processing fees to his personal bank account. After receiving the money, he would stop responding entirely.
What evidence did Delhi Police recover?
Police recovered one SBI debit card, one ICICI debit card, two mobile phones (LAVA and OPPO), and two SIM cards of Vodafone and Jio, all allegedly used in committing the offence. The defrauded amount was traced to an SBI bank account.
How can citizens report online car fraud or cyber fraud in Delhi?
Citizens can report cyber fraud by calling the national helpline number 1930 or by visiting the nearest cyber police station. Police have also advised people to verify seller credentials and avoid transferring money to personal bank accounts without proper verification.
