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The accused promised to bring her gifts after the two developed close friendships. A few days later, a call from a person posing as a customs officer was received by the woman.

Digital Desk: A group that defrauded numerous ladies under the pretence of sending them expensive presents from abroad has been nabbed by the Delhi Police. Using fictitious identities, the gang initially made online friends with women.

A 36-year-old Nigerian national has been detained by authorities in connection with the fraud in the meantime. According to the police, the Nigerian's friends would call ladies and demand that they pay customs fees in order to receive expensive gifts that were being delivered from abroad.

Paul Ofori has been named as the suspect. He was taken into custody in Nilothi Extension. Police claim to have located at least eight bank accounts where the stolen funds were stored. According to a Times of India article, authorities have also identified 20 female fraud victims.

On July 25, a woman reported to authorities that she had become acquaintances with someone who identified himself as a doctor. This brought attention to the deception.

The accused promised to bring her gifts after the two developed close friendships. A few days later, a call from a person posing as a customs officer was received by the woman.

The fictitious officer informed the woman that she was in possession of some gifts and that in order to release them, she would need to pay customs fees. The woman then paid Rs 25,000 to receive the "gifts" after this.

The complainant received a second contact asking her to make a further payment. She then called the police after realising anything seemed off. Police discovered during their investigation that the accused was utilising Nigerian IP addresses.

 

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