India, Feb. 16 -- Four people were arrested for duping a Delhi resident of more than Rs 45 lakh through fake stock trading and investment schemes, police said on Sunday.

The accused operated an organised network across several States, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi, creating fake social media handles and investment groups that offered stock market tips and promised high returns, they said.

The case dates back to 2025, when police received a complaint from a Delhi resident who was allegedly cheated of Rs 45.25 lakh.

The victim was approached through a social media account and later added to a group run by the fraudsters, who posed as financial advisors, police said. "The victim was asked to transfer funds...