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M-Tech cheats women of Rs 1.19 crore on matrimonial sites, held in Goa

A 39-year-old postgraduate man from Kandhamal district was arrested in Goa for allegedly cheating multiple women out of a total of Rs 1.19 crore through fraudulent profiles on matrimonial websites. Police stated that the accused used false marriage promises and fabricated medical documents to earn the victims' trust.

State

Goa

First reported

October 2026

Total alleged amount

Rs 1.19 crore

Primary complainant's loss

Around Rs 60 lakh

Agency involved

Cyber Crime and Economic Offences (CC & EO) police station, Ganjam

Arrests

Two individuals arrested

Provisions cited

Provisions of the BNS and section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act

Status

Main accused arrested and brought to Ganjam; second accused forwarded to court earlier

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

The investigation began after a 31-year-old widow from Bhanjanagar filed a police complaint stating she lost around Rs 60 lakh to a man she met on a matrimonial platform. According to investigators, the accused spun false stories about his father's illness and his own skin condition, supported by forged medical documents and video calls. He then convinced her to let him use her bank account, leading her to mortgage gold and borrow money for multiple transfers.

Further questioning revealed the accused's alleged involvement in additional matrimonial frauds, including taking Rs 53.75 lakh from a woman in Bhubaneswar and Rs 5.30 lakh from a woman in Berhampur. Authorities reported that he used fake WhatsApp accounts and SIM cards under other people's names to hide his identity. Police seized various electronic devices, fake identity documents, rubber stamps, and cash, and managed to freeze about Rs 12.31 lakh.

Not yet reported: The exact total number of women cheated across all jurisdictions is not explicitly specified.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The main accused has been arrested in Goa and brought to Ganjam, while a second accused was arrested earlier in August 2026 and forwarded to court. Police have frozen approximately Rs 12.31 lakh.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Several women using matrimonial websites, including a 31-year-old widow from Bhanjanagar and other victims in Bhubaneswar and Berhampur.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

2015The accused allegedly began criminal activities by cheating a person in a job fraud.

2017The accused allegedly committed another job-related fraud.

July 10, 2026A case was registered at the Cyber Crime and Economic Offences police station in Ganjam following a complaint.

August 2, 2026Another accused person in the Ganjam case was arrested and forwarded to court.

FridayThe main accused was nabbed in Goa by a police team.

MondayThe main accused was brought to Ganjam after being arrested in Goa.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Created fake profiles on matrimonial websites using false names.
Used video calls and fabricated stories about illness and family emergencies to gain the victims' trust.
Sent forged medical documents and fake photographs via WhatsApp.
Persuaded victims to hand over control of their bank accounts or transfer funds directly.
Financed personal expenses, hotel stays, and online gaming using the fraudulently obtained money.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

newindianexpress.comOriginal report The New Indian ExpressOpens via Google News

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