• Moumi Mousumi
• 14 May, 2025

·      Have you faced a music industry scam.?

·      Fake agent arrested in T-Series scam 2025.! Delhi Police nab fraudster for cheating artists. #TSeriesScam

A massive scam using T-Series’ name has rocked the music world.! On May 14th, 2025 Delhi Police arrested a man for allegedly conning 17 budding artists with fake job offers in music videos. Promising fame, the fraudster took huge sums of money, leaving dreams shattered. T-Series has slammed the misuse of its name—what’s next in this unfolding drama.?

Details & Context
Delhi Police’s Cyber Cell arrested 33-year-old Rahul Deb, alias Siddharth on May 14th, 2025 for scamming 17 aspiring artists by impersonating a T-Series representative. A resident of Bharat Colony, Old Faridabad, Haryana Rahul allegedly lured victims with promises of roles in music videos, collecting large sums under false pretences. One complainant Simran Mann from Vishwas Nagar, Shahdara reported being contacted online by someone posing as a T-Series casting agent. She was told she’d been selected for a music video project and asked to pay ₹20,462 for flight bookings to Mumbai for an audition with assurances of a refund that never came.

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The scam came to light after multiple complaints, leading to an FIR filed on April 11th, 2025 under sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating and criminal conspiracy. The Shahdara Cyber Police Station spearheaded the investigation, resulting in Rahul’s arrest. T-Series, a leading music production company, issued a statement on social media condemning the fraud and clarifying that the accused had no connection to them. The company emphasised that all its hiring and collaborations occur through verified, official channels only and no payments are ever demanded for job opportunities.

This isn’t the first time T-Series has faced such issues. In 2023, a similar scam targeting YouTubers led to three arrests, per @HindustanTimes. The music industry, a dream for many, has become a target for fraudsters exploiting hopefuls. X posts from @DelhiPolice and @TSeriesOfficial on May 14th, 2025, gained 1.5M impressions, urging artists to stay vigilant.

Quotes

·      “We strongly condemn the misuse of our name. T-Series operates with integrity and all collaborations are through official channels,” stated T-Series on X.

·      “This scam has crushed dreams. We demand strict action,” said a victim’s friend, per @IndiaToday.

·      “Fraudsters are preying on aspiring artists. Stay cautious,” warned @CyberDost, Delhi Police’s official handle.

Additional Information
Google Trends shows a 200% surge in searches for “T-Series scam 2025” and “Delhi Police T-Series arrest” since May 14th, 2025 with 60% from India. “Aspiring artists scam” and “T-Series fake agent” also spiked, per @TimesofIndia. X posts from @IndiaToday and @ANI drove #TSeriesScam to 1M posts, reflecting public outrage. @CyberDost shared tips to avoid such scams, trending #StaySafeArtists.

Web reports from @TheIndianExpress note that Rahul Deb operated via WhatsApp, using fake T-Series letterheads to appear legitimate. Victims, mostly models and singers aged 20–30, lost between ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 each, totalling over ₹5 lakh. The 2023 T-Series scam involved fake monetisation deals, hinting at a pattern targeting the music industry, per @HindustanTimes. Delhi Police are investigating if Rahul had accomplices with cybercrime cases in India up 24% in 2024, per @NCRB data.

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Impact Analysis

·      Aspiring Artists: The 17 victims, many young dreamers face financial loss and emotional trauma with some losing up to ₹50,000, per @IndiaToday. Trust in music industry opportunities has taken a hit.

·      T-Series Reputation: Despite no direct involvement, T-Series faces reputational risks with #TSeriesScam trending on X. Their swift response helped but public skepticism lingers, per @ANI.

·      Cybercrime Awareness: The arrest has sparked 500K+ searches for “how to spot music scams,” per @GoogleTrends, raising awareness of online fraud in India’s creative industry.

·      Legal Action: The FIR and arrest signal stricter cybercrime enforcement with Delhi Police urging vigilance, per @CyberDost. More arrests may follow if a larger network is uncovered.

Conclusion
The T-Series scam has exposed the dark side of chasing dreams in the music world. Rahul Deb’s arrest on May 14th, 2025 after conning 17 artists is a step toward justice but the scars remain for victims. T-Series’ firm stance against the misuse of its name is reassuring, yet aspiring artists must stay cautious. As Delhi Police dig deeper, this case could uncover a wider fraud network—stay tuned for updates on this unfolding scandal!

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