In a cautionary tale for online daters, the Cyberabad Police in Hyderabad have arrested a man who allegedly conned his victim out of Rs 4 lakh by posing as a woman on a dating app.
Details about the specific app used remain undisclosed, but the case highlights the growing dangers of online dating scams, The accused, whose identity has not been revealed by the police, reportedly created a fake profile pretending to be a woman. He then initiated contact with the victim and cultivated a virtual relationship.
According to the police, the accused gained the victim’s trust over time and used various tactics to convince him to send money. The nature of these reasons hasn’t been publicly disclosed, but they could have involved fabricated stories of financial emergencies, medical needs, or travel expenses.
The victim, after transferring a significant amount of money totalling Rs 4 lakh, likely became suspicious or realized the deception. He then approached the Cyberabad police and filed a complaint against the online persona, which he believed to be a woman.
The Cyberabad police, with their expertise in handling cybercrime, launched an investigation. Details on the specific techniques used are not available, but it is likely they involved tracing online activity, and financial transactions, and potentially using digital forensics to analyze the fake profile.
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This investigation led them to identify and apprehend the accused. The arrest serves as a reminder of the importance of exercising caution when interacting with strangers online, especially on dating apps.
The Cyberabad police have commended the victim for coming forward and urged others who may have fallen prey to similar scams to report them. This not only helps authorities track down perpetrators but also serves as a deterrent for future attempts
