Teen Blackmailed into Transferring ₹80 Lakh from Grandmother’s Bank Account in Gurugram

In a shocking case of online fraud in Gurugram, a 15-year-old schoolgirl was blackmailed into transferring ₹80 lakh from her grandmother’s bank account. The blackmailers threatened to spread edited photos of the girl, forcing her to send the money in multiple transactions.

How the Fraud Happened

The 75-year-old grandmother had recently received a large sum of money from selling land. Since she could not use internet banking, she relied on her granddaughter to manage the account.

One day, the family noticed that most of the money was gone. When the grandmother asked her granddaughter, the girl revealed that she had been blackmailed for months. Afraid that her fake photos would be leaked online, she secretly transferred the money to the bank accounts and phone numbers given by the criminals.

Police Investigation & Arrests

The police started investigating the case in December 2024. So far, they have arrested six people connected to the crime.

• The latest arrest was of a suspect named Naveen, from whom police recovered ₹5 lakh and the grandmother’s debit card.
• In total, the police have recovered ₹36 lakh so far.
• The other five accused were arrested between December 2024 and January 2025.

How the Crime Started

The situation began when the schoolgirl mentioned her grandmother’s bank account and the large deposit to a friend at school. The information spread to a Class 10 boy, who told his older brother. The brother then shared it with his friend, who saw an opportunity to commit fraud.

One of the accused, 20-year-old Sumit Kataria, became friends with the girl online. He edited her photos and used them to threaten her. If she didn’t pay, he said he would share the images online.

How the Blackmail Continued

• Over eight months, the girl kept transferring money in parts.
• Each time she sent money, the blackmailer demanded more.
• When the money ran out, one of the accused threatened her in person at her coaching class.

A teacher noticed her distress and asked her what was wrong. When she finally spoke up, the teacher informed her family, and the grandmother filed a police complaint.

Current Status

The case is still under investigation, and police are working to recover the remaining money. Naveen is in judicial custody, and authorities are searching for other people involved in the crime.