Love Scam: Delhi Cafe Extorts Rs 1.2 Lakh From IAS Aspirant

In a shocking turn of events, an IAS aspirant’s cafe date via Tinder resulted in a hefty scam loss of Rs 1.2 lakh. This incident has brought to light a deceptive scheme that targets unsuspecting men in Delhi.

A Dream Date Turns Into a Nightmare

The victim, an IAS aspirant, met a woman named Versha on Tinder. After chatting for several weeks, they decided to meet to celebrate Versha’s birthday. They agreed to meet at the Black Mirror Cafe on Vikas Marg. The evening started off well with snacks, cakes, and fruit wine shots. However, things took a dark turn when Versha abruptly left, citing a family emergency.

Shocking Bill and Forced Payment

Left alone, the victim was handed a bill of Rs 1,21,917, a sum far exceeding the cost of their order. When he disputed the bill, he was threatened and confined in one of the cafe’s cozy cabins. The cafe owners forced him to transfer the amount online. The transfer was made to Akshay Pahwa, one of the cafe’s owners. Once released, the victim reported the incident to the police.

Police Investigation and Arrests

Inspector Sanjay Gupta led a four-member police team to investigate. They quickly apprehended Pahwa. During questioning, Pahwa disclosed that he co-owned the Black Mirror Cafe with Ansh Grover and his cousin Vansh Pahwa. The cafe also employed several “table managers,” managed by a person named Digranshu.

The Deceptive Scheme