The Delhi Police has arrested two youths who allegedly used to cheat people over a popular online classifieds portal on the pretext of selling them puppies of several breeds.
The accused have been identified as Mohit Kumar (23) and Arvind Kumar (22), both residents of East Delhi’s Karawal Nagar area, said DCP (East) BS Gurjar.
According to police, the duo used to advertise several dog breeds over the portal. When approached by interested customers, they used to persuade them into paying a hefty sum in advance before disappearing.
After receiving three similar complaints within a week’s time at one particular police station in East district, Delhi Police constituted a special team to look into the matter.
While Mohit Kumar was arrested from his residence on Sunday, his accomplice Arvind was arrested from Noida. During interrogation, it emerged that Mohit was into the business of pets and had good knowledge about dogs. He later roped in Arvind who was also desperate to earn quick bucks. They then started duping people, said police, adding, both have been booked under charges of cheating and further investigation is on.