Bangalore teacher became a victim in online matrimonial fraud. The accused described himself as a husband and cheated Rs 2.27 crore. Love game or master fraud? The police is investigating the matter
Bengaluru matrimonial scam: A 59 -year -old school teacher in Bengaluru became a victim of a fraud on the online matrimonial site. The accused described himself as a drilling engineer in Istanbul, Turkey and gradually befriended the woman and called him his wife. In this deception, the woman transferred a total of Rs 2.27 crore. The police have registered a case and started investigation.
Was it just love or a trap of big fraud?
The woman is a widow and is living alone. In December 2019, he registered himself on the matrimonial site. Then he met American citizen Ahan Kumar, a resident of Atlanta. The accused described himself as an engineer of Istanbul and there was a trick to win the trust of the woman. Gradually the woman accepted her as her spouse and he started calling her his wife.
Why and how were the money sent?
From January 2020, the accused started demanding money from the woman. He said that he does not have enough money to eat and drink. The woman, showing mercy to help her, transferred money through her bank accounts. The accused from time to time, citing repair work, fines, medical expenses and living expenses and asked for money. The conversation through the mobile app strengthened the woman’s trust.
How much was the fraud and the action of the police?
In the FIR, the woman claimed that she sent a total of Rs 2.27 crore to the accused through several bank accounts. Despite repeatedly demanding the money back, the accused did not return them by giving false assurances. Recently she demanded an additional Rs 3.5 lakh, after which the woman contacted the police on 3 October. The police have registered a case under the Sections of the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code and started investigation.
Is online friendship always reliable?
This case once again reminds that people found on online friendship and matrimonial sites are not always reliable. People can become victims of cheating alone and spouse. Therefore, it is necessary to be conscious and if any suspicious activity is realized, no immediate hesitation should be taken from the police.