DELHI POLICE

PRESS RELEASE
20.05.2025

ONE TRAVEL AGENT ABSCONDER AND WANTED IN A 2-YEAR-OLD CASE OF PS CRIME BRANCH DELHI, ARRESTED BY WR-I, CRIME BRANCH, DELHI
    ONE TRAVEL AGENT WAS ABSCONDING SINCE 2-YEAR OF CRIME BRANCH ARRESTED
    HE WAS DECLARED ABSCONDER ON 13.01.2025 BY THE CONCERNED DWARKA COURT
    HE CHEATED THE PUBLIC ON THE PRETEST OF FLIGHT TICKET BOOKING THROUGH PROMINENT TRAVEL AGENCY.
    HE IS ALSO PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN 01 CASES OF MOLESTATION OF DELHI
INTRODUCTION:
The WR-I, Crime Branch has successfully apprehended a notorious cheater Sagar Vashisht S/o Sh. Pawan Kumar Sharma R/o 8/385, Sec.-3, Rajender Nagar, Sahibabad, Gaziabad, UP, Age-32 Years. The accused was declared absconder on 13.01.2025 by the concerned court in a case FIR No. 39/2023, dated 15.02.2023, u/s 419/420/409 IPC & 66 (c)&(D) IT Act, PS Crime Branch, Delhi. He is previously involved in case FIR No. 138/2013, u/s 354A IPC, PS Anand Vihar, Delhi.
GIST OF INCIDENT:
FIR No. 39/2023, dated 15.02.2023, u/s 419/420/409 IPC & 66 (c)&(D) IT Act,                PS Crime Branch, Delhi
The complainant, Nilesh Mitra, booked refundable flight tickets worth over ₹18 lakhs to Canada through travel agent Sagar Vashisht, who falsely claimed affiliation with Make My Trip. Due to visa-related issues and misinformation, several tickets were cancelled. Although Sagar repeatedly assured Mr. Mitra of a full refund, only ₹75,000 was returned.
Despite numerous follow-ups, including attempts to contact Make My Trip and filing a cybercrime complaint, the remaining balance was never reimbursed. Investigations revealed that Sagar had used fake email accounts and unauthorized communication channels to conduct the bookings. As a result, an FIR was registered against him under relevant sections for fraud and cheating.
Accused was granted conditional bail by the Hon’ble Court, but after being granted bail and he was avoiding appearing before the Hon’ble Court. After due proceedings, the accused was declared an absconder on 13.01.2025 by the Hon’ble Court of Ms. Shriya Aggarwal, Ld. CJM(SW)/Dwarka Courts. Since then, accused was regularly changing his location in the areas of Goa, Nasik, Dehradun, Varanasi and Himachal Pradesh to avoid his arrest.

INFORMATION, TEAM & OPERATION:

The WR-I, Crime Branch had been meticulously tracking and collecting intelligence on wanted and absconding criminals involved in serious offences. Within this broader investigation, Sagar Vashisht was identified as an absconder in a cheating and IT case, having managed to elude capture by frequently changing his hideouts across the states location in the area Goa, Nasik, Dehradun, Varanasi and Kasol (Himachal Pradesh) 
ASI Aditya played a crucial role in tracing the digital footprints of the accused and continuously monitored his mobile activity, ultimately zeroing in on his location near Whoopers Hostel, Kasol, District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. 
On 17.05.2025, acting promptly on this information, a dedicated team under the close supervision of Sh. Ajay Kumar, ACP/WR-I, and headed by Insp. Manjeet, comprising HC Ramniwas, was constituted by the undersigned to nab absconding accused.
The team conducted an extensive search operation in Kasol and through a combination of ground-level intelligence and technical surveillance, they confirmed the accused’s presence near the Whoopers Hostel. Their sustained efforts paid off when Sagar Vashisht was finally apprehended on 18.05.2025 and placed under arrest.

INTERROGATION: 
During questioning, the accused Sagar Vashisht reiterated his involvement in the case. He was granted conditional bail by the Hon’ble Court, but after being granted bail and he avoiding appearing before the Hon’ble Court. After due proceedings, he was declared an absconder on 13.01.2025 by the Hon’ble CJM, Dwarka Courts. Since then, he was regularly changing his location in the areas of Goa, Nasik, Dehradun, Varanasi and Himachal Pradesh to avoid his arrest. 
PROFILE OF ACCUSED PERSON:
    The accused, Sagar Vashisht, was residing along with his family members. He is a graduate from IP University in the year 2013. His family comprises five members, including his mother, father, and two brothers.
He worked as a Salesman in HDFC Bank, Delhi. He opened a travel agency to the fictitious name ‘TRAVELS TOM’ in Ghaziabad, UP.  He engaged in the travel agency business, through online booking across multiple locations in India, including Goa, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. He involved in booking international flight tickets for clients, catering to their specific travel requirements.
PREVIOUS INVOLVEMENT:
The accused Sagar Vashisht has been previously involved in one case FIR No. 138/2013, u/s 354A IPC, PS Anand Vihar, Delhi.
The WR-I, Crime Branch for their unflagging determination and skillful investigative work, which culminated in the apprehension of this absconding offender. Their ability to gather intelligence, conduct meticulous surveillance, and execute swift field operations exemplifies the dedication and professionalism of the Delhi Police.
This successful operation sends a clear message that no criminal will remain outside the ambit of law for long. The Crime Branch’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding citizens and upholding justice continues to make our communities safer and more secure.

(HARSH INDORA), IPS
DY. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, 
CRIME BRANCH, NEW DELHI