Match. Date. Fraud: How Bengal Man Cheated 500 Women Of Rs 2 Crore

A man from West Bengal was arrested by the Delhi Cyber Police for allegedly defrauding over 500 women of nearly Rs 2 crore across multiple states. According to reports, the accused created fake profiles on dating and matrimonial applications, posing as doctors, businessmen, film producers, and lawyers to connect with victims. He allegedly built emotional bonds with them by promising marriage, modeling assignments, or college admissions.

During the dating phase, the accused reportedly fabricated financial emergencies, such as medical crises, business losses, or family troubles, to extract money from the women. Once the funds were transferred, he would cut off communication and disappear. The investigation began after a victim lodged a complaint stating that an individual using an Instagram profile named 'Vaibhav Arora' had cheated her of around Rs 7 lakh before claiming that the profile holder had died.

Investigators discovered that the accused used multiple fake identities, including Dr Rohit Bahl, Tarun, Anand Sharma, and even a female identity named Shikha, along with numerous mobile phones and SIM cards to avoid detection. During raids in West Bengal, police seized four mobile phones, eight SIM cards, three debit cards, and gold jewellery bought with the alleged fraud proceeds. Authorities found that the accused spent a large portion of the money on online gaming and a lavish lifestyle.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact dates of the offenses or the specific legal sections under which the accused was charged.