Three held after corporate executive cheated of Rs 3.16 crore in cyber scam through matrimonial website

Investigation by Cyber Crime police station of Pimpri Chinchwad police revealed that of the 81 bank accounts that funds had been siphoned to, 11 were registered at the same address in Delhi-Haryana border area.

In a coordinated action by teams of the cyber crime police station, three suspects identified as Ranjit Munnalal Yadav (27), Sikandar Munna Khan (21) and Bablu Raghuveer Yadav (25), all residents of Mandi area on Delhi-Haryana border, were arrested. The arrests were made four days ago, and the details were shared with the media on Wednesday.

The police have cautioned the public to remain vigilant while using matrimonial websites, as cases of fraud through fake profiles continue getting reported. “Fraudsters often gain trust by projecting false identities and emotionally manipulate victims before seeking money under various pretexts,” an official said. The police have advised users to conduct video calls, verify details through social media and in person background checks, and avoid sharing personal or financial information early in the interaction.

“Beware of those who avoid in-person meetings or rush into commitments,” the official added. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the concerned platform and local police immediately.