New Delhi, April 28 -- The Delhi police has arrested a woman for allegedly duping around 150 people from India and Nepal for over Rs 4 crore under the pretext of providing jobs abroad.

Police said the Economic Offences Wing registered a case last month and launched a probe into the matter.

"We have received several complaints from all over India including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, followed by another 29 complaints from residents of Nepal, alleging fraudulent activities orchestrated by a woman," Deputy Commissioner of Police (EOW) Vikram K Porwal said.

The accused, kingpin of the gang, was arrested on Thursday from her residence in Zirakpur in Punjab, police said.

"During the investigation, we learned ...