Investment Fraud: A six-year-old fraud case involving a ₹1 crore fake investment scheme finally saw justice as Delhi Police arrested fugitive Tarun Kumar from Karnal, Haryana. The accused had been on the run since 2019, constantly changing locations and jobs to evade capture.
How the ₹1 Crore Fraud Happened
Victim Sunil Juneja was promised ₹1.25 crore in returns on his investment of ₹1 crore in a scheme promoted by Mohammed Ashraf.
On January 15, 2019, Juneja handed over the money to Tarun Kumar and his accomplice Ajeet.
After receiving the funds, all accused vanished without a trace.
Ashraf was arrested earlier, but Kumar managed to escape and stay undetected for years.
Arrest After Six Years of Evasion
Authorities tracked Kumar through technical surveillance and discovered he was living in Karnal, Haryana. On February 20, 2025, Delhi Police’s crime branch successfully arrested him.
How Tarun Kumar Avoided Arrest
The 29-year-old BBA graduate worked in the insurance sector while on the run.
He frequently changed jobs and residences to avoid being traced.
Switched identities and used different workplaces to stay off law enforcement radar.
Delhi Police’s Operation
The Crime Branch used advanced surveillance technology to locate Kumar, marking the end of his six-year escape from the law. With his arrest, police are now looking for other suspects involved in the scam.
Key Takeaways
Fraudster Tarun Kumar, absconding since 2019, was arrested on February 20, 2025, in Karnal.
He defrauded a businessman of ₹1 crore with a fake investment scheme.
Used multiple jobs and addresses to evade law enforcement for six years.
Delhi Police tracked and captured him through technical surveillance.
The case serves as a major win for law enforcement and a warning against investment frauds promising unrealistic returns.
