Mumbai police staffer falls prey to online matrimonial scam

The victim, who works as a PA in the Mumbai police force, is a divorcee and had posted details for remarriage, says an official

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Updated At : 07:56 PM Sep 01, 2024 IST

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Thane, September 1

A 46-year-old woman was cheated allegedly by a man who she befriended on a matrimonial site, an official said on Sunday.

The victim, who works as a personal assistant in the Mumbai police force, is a divorcee and had posted details for remarriage, he said.

“Accused Pratik Sanjay Deore-Patil contacted her through the site. He later lured her into investing Rs 95,000 between March and August after promising good returns. He also threatened her,” the Kalwa police station official said.

He was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating, criminal breach of trust, criminal intimidation and other offences but is yet to be arrested, the official added.

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