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A 29-year-old Income Tax Inspector from Nerul, Navi Mumbai, lost Rs 44 lakh to a gang of fraudsters who trapped him through a matrimonial website. The accused posed as a prospective bride and her associates, duping the victim through a series of emotional manipulations and fake international money transfer claims. Acting on his complaint, the Nerul Police registered an FIR for cheating and criminal breach of trust under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information
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FAQ :
The Income Tax Officer lost £44.19 lakh in the matrimonial scam.
The Income Tax Officer met the scammer on the matrimonial website Shaadi.com.
The scammer, posing as Divya Sarkar, claimed to be from Jabalpur, working in London, and planning to move to India. She also fabricated stories about needing money for travel clearance and other charges.
The Nerul Police registered an FIR for cheating and criminal breach of trust against four individuals after the victim filed a complaint.
Authorities urge citizens to be cautious on matrimonial platforms, avoid sharing personal or financial details, and verify any claims involving money transfers or foreign transactions.
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