A 30‑year‑old woman from Delhi was duped out of Rs 1.37 lakh after being promised a baby boy through an online adoption service. Delhi police arrested two suspects from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, who had fabricated documents and ultrasound reports to lure victims.

Key Takeaways

  • 30‑year‑old Delhi woman lost Rs 1.37 lakh
  • Two suspects arrested in Bareilly, UP
  • Scammers used forged NGO receipts and fake ultrasound reports

Incident Overview

Delhi Police busted a cyber fraud ring that targeted individuals seeking child adoption. The operation began after a 30‑year‑old woman complained that she was cheated of Rs 1.37 lakh after being promised a legal baby boy.

She had searched online for adoption services and contacted a number where the caller introduced himself as Sachin, claiming to represent a legitimate adoption agency. He assured her that a baby boy was available and asked her to transfer money in installments for registration, booking, and transportation fees.

To make the scheme appear authentic, the accused sent forged NGO receipts, fabricated ultrasound reports, and other counterfeit documents. When the woman requested to meet the biological mother, the scammers repeatedly refused and eventually stopped answering her calls after receiving the payment.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that child adoption scams exploit vulnerable families and erode trust in legitimate adoption processes, highlighting the urgent need for stricter online monitoring and public awareness.

"Cyber crooks often prey on emotional vulnerabilities; robust regulatory oversight and digital literacy are essential to curb such fraud," says cyber‑security expert Dr. Anshu Agarwal.
Did You Know?: India saw a 30% rise in online fraud cases between 2020 and 2025.

Investigation and Arrests

After filing an e‑FIR through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, police analysed bank details, IP logs, call records, and IMEI data. Tracing nearly 100 mobile numbers led to the identification of two suspects from Bareilly: Sachin (46) and his alleged associate Rakesh Kumar (52), who was a physiotherapist.

Rakesh prepared forged NGO receipts, fake ultrasound reports, and fabricated medical documents used to convince victims. Police recovered mobile phones, SIM cards, bank documents, debit cards, PAN cards, and 14 forged stamps allegedly belonging to hospitals and doctors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is it safe to use online adoption services?

A: Only use government‑approved portals and verified NGOs for adoption procedures.

Q2: How can one protect against such scams?

A: Avoid unknown contacts, verify every document legally, and never transfer money without official confirmation.