“Sir, your complaint is in safe hands. We’ll get your money back.”
These words are supposed to bring relief to cybercrime victims. After being tricked by fraudsters, they turn to the police, their last hope.
But what if the officers handling the case aren’t heroes, but thieves in disguise?
That’s exactly what happened in Delhi, where two Sub-Inspectors (SIs) pulled off a scam so recklessly that it could be a crime thriller plot.
Instead of recovering stolen money, they redirected it straight into their own pockets.
The Cops Who Played Both Sides
SI Ankur from the North East Cyber Police Station and a female SI from GTB Enclave were assigned to investigate cyber fraud cases.
Their duty was to track down scammers and ensure stolen funds were returned to the victims.
But they had a different plan.
“Ma’am, don’t worry. Your refund is being processed,” Ankur might have assured a cyber fraud victim over the phone.
Behind the scenes, however, the money never reached its rightful owner.
Instead, the officers tampered with financial records, discreetly diverting the funds into an account they controlled.
It was the perfect crime, executed not by a masked hacker in some dark corner of the world, but by uniformed officers sitting inside a police station.
The Great Escape
For a while, the plan worked. The duo allegedly siphoned off close to ₹50 lakh, all while appearing to do their jobs. But then, something unexpected happened.
They vanished.
SI Ankur applied for leave starting March 17. He never returned. The female SI went off the grid on March 19. Their phones were switched off. No one knew where they had gone.
“Sir, we can’t reach them. Their numbers are off, and they haven’t reported back,” a fellow officer likely informed the higher-ups.
At first, their disappearance seemed like an internal personnel issue. But when officials dug deeper, they found the truth. These two SIs had manipulated bank accounts, rerouting stolen money into their own hands.
The Ultimate Betrayal
This case has sent shockwaves across the city. The police force is meant to be the last line of defense for victims. But when those in charge of justice turn into criminals, it raises a terrifying question: whom can we trust?
Cyber scams are already sophisticated enough, with fraudsters using fake investment schemes, phishing emails, and deepfake videos.
But when law enforcement itself becomes part of the scam, victims are left with nowhere to turn.
Will They Be Caught?
The case is now under investigation, but the biggest question remains—will these corrupt officers face justice?
Or will they slip through the cracks, just like so many cybercriminals before them?
One thing is clear: this isn’t just about two corrupt cops. It’s about a system that allowed them to manipulate victims, steal their money, and walk away without a trace.
Because the scariest part of this story isn’t just the stolen ₹50 lakh. It’s the realization that even the protectors can become predators.
