KANPUR: A cyber fraud case has emerged from Kanpur where a private hospital doctor was allegedly cheated of around ₹9.90 lakh after being lured into an online trading investment scheme through a matrimonial website. The accused reportedly posed as a woman, built trust with the victim, and gradually pushed him into transferring money under the promise of high returns.
The victim, Dr. Ujjwal Chauhan, who works at a private hospital in Arya Nagar, stated that the incident began on March 15, 2026, when he connected with a profile named “Sakshi Singh” on a matrimonial platform. The initial conversations were normal and friendly, but soon shifted toward financial discussions and investment opportunities.
Trust Building and Fabricated Returns
According to the complaint, the woman convinced him that she was experienced in online trading and could guide him to earn significant profits in a short period. She claimed that strategic investment in trading platforms could generate substantial returns, which gradually gained the doctor’s trust.
Between March 19 and April 2, 2026, the doctor transferred a total of ₹9.50 lakh in multiple installments through RTGS to a suspicious bank account. Initially, small returns were shown to build confidence, which further encouraged him to invest more money.
However, over time, the situation changed. The victim alleged that he was continuously pressured to invest additional funds, while withdrawal of money or clear profit settlement was repeatedly delayed or denied. When he attempted to recover his funds, communication from the accused gradually stopped, leading him to realize that he had been scammed.
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Police Mobilisation and Digital Tracing
Following this, Dr. Chauhan lodged a complaint with the police. Based on the complaint, Kalyanpur police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter. Preliminary findings suggest that this could be part of an organized cyber fraud network operating through fake identities and online platforms.
Officials involved in the investigation stated that bank transaction records are being examined to trace the flow of money. The matrimonial profile used to contact the victim is also under scrutiny to identify the digital footprint of the accused.
Social Engineering Risks on Networking Sites
Police officials noted that in such scams, fraudsters typically first build emotional or social trust, then gradually introduce investment schemes with promises of high returns. Once the victim invests a significant amount, they either demand more money or cut off communication entirely.
This case highlights the increasing misuse of matrimonial and social networking platforms for financial fraud. Authorities have once again advised users to exercise caution while interacting with unknown profiles and to verify any investment-related claims before transferring money.
The investigation is currently ongoing, and efforts are being made to identify the cyber network behind the fraud and trace the accused involved in the case.
