Haryana Woman Constable Alleges ₹40 Lakh IPL Selection Fraud

• Haryana constable alleges ₹40 lakh fraud over a promised IPL selection.
• Accused allegedly posed as a Delhi Ranji team player.
• Police probe possible links to around 20 women constables.
• Accused was previously arrested in a separate alleged ₹24 lakh fraud case.

GG News Bureau
Chandigarh, 29th Oct: A Haryana Police woman constable has accused Vikrant alias Vicky Tomar of taking ₹40 lakh on the promise of securing an Indian Premier League (IPL) selection and failing to return the money. The woman alleged that the accused gained her trust by claiming to be a Delhi Ranji team player. Following his arrest in a separate case, she lodged a complaint at East Delhi’s cyber police station, prompting an investigation into the alleged transactions, bank accounts and possible additional victims.

Woman Meets Accused at Sehwag’s Cricket Academy
According to the complainant, she regularly visited former international cricketer Virender Sehwag’s academy in Jhajjar to practise cricket with her sister. She met Vikrant there, where he allegedly introduced himself as a cricketer and showed photographs with prominent players.

The woman said his apparent lifestyle and frequent use of expensive cars made his claims seem credible. Their conversations reportedly grew through Instagram in May 2021, when the accused used an account under the name “Victory”.

₹60 Lakh Demand for IPL Selection
The complainant alleged that Vikrant told her he needed ₹60 lakh to facilitate an IPL selection. Initially, she said she could not arrange such a large amount. He allegedly referred to his maternal uncle, Sanjeev, and promised to return the money within a week.

Trusting the assurance, the woman allegedly transferred a total of ₹40 lakh in several instalments. According to her complaint, the money was sent to bank accounts belonging to Vikrant, his brother Tanmay, Bilal Khan and others.

She also reportedly borrowed some money from her sister to arrange the funds. When the promised repayment did not happen, the accused allegedly began avoiding her. The woman further accused him of refusing to return the money and threatening to have her removed from her job.

Allegedly Used Rented Luxury Cars to Project Wealth
Information linked to the investigation suggests that Vikrant allegedly rented expensive cars for a few hours at a time and posted photographs and videos on social media to portray himself as wealthy.

He is also suspected of building relationships with women before allegedly seeking money by promising marriage, investment returns or opportunities to advance in cricket. The allegations suggest that he would reduce contact after receiving money.

These claims are being examined as part of the investigation.

Police Probe Possible Targeting of Women Constables
Investigators suspect that the accused may have been in contact with around 20 women constables belonging to the same batch of Delhi Police. Police are also examining whether information about other women officers could have been obtained through the mobile phone or documents of his live-in partner, who is reportedly employed with Delhi Police.

However, authorities have not established that all the women were defrauded. Investigators are working to identify potential victims and verify any complaints.

Accused Previously Arrested in Another Fraud Case
Vikrant Tomar, reportedly a resident of Wazidpur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district, was arrested by Delhi Police on October 24 in a separate case involving an alleged fraud of ₹24 lakh against a woman constable. In that case, he was accused of promising high returns on an investment.

The Haryana constable said she had earlier submitted a complaint in Gurugram. Her latest complaint at East Delhi’s cyber police station concerns the alleged ₹40 lakh transaction.

Police are now examining bank records, other complaints and the possible involvement of additional individuals as the investigation continues.