A matrimonial dispute that began through a dating app has turned into a fraud case in Balrampur, where a district-level official has accused a woman and six members of her family of cheating him of more than ₹25 lakh on the pretext of marriage. Police have registered a case against seven named accused and started an investigation.
The complainant, identified as Deepanshu, is posted in the district as an Assistant Director of Fisheries. According to the complaint filed at Nagar Kotwali, he came in contact with a young woman from Hardoi through a dating app in June 2024. As the conversation between them increased, the woman allegedly assured him that she would marry him.
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Marriage Promise and Money Transfers
The complainant alleged that during the relationship, the woman cited family and financial problems and received money from him on different occasions. The total amount allegedly transferred or taken from him was stated to be ₹25.13 lakh.
According to the complaint, the money was used for mobile phones, jewellery, insurance policy payments, vehicle instalments and the purchase of a plot in Lucknow. Deepanshu claimed that after receiving the money, the woman refused to marry him and ended contact.
The matter was described in the report as a friendship formed through a dating app that later turned into a dispute over marriage promises and money. The available details do not mention the name of the dating app.
Allegations of Threats and Data Deletion
The complainant further alleged that when he objected to the conduct of the woman and her family, they behaved indecently with him. He also accused them of threatening to implicate him in a false case, harm his job and demand additional money.
The complaint also stated that the woman allegedly took his mobile phone and deleted important digital data from it. This allegation has become part of the police complaint now under investigation.
The case has been registered against the woman, her mother, brother, sister and other family members, making seven accused in all. The charges include fraud, criminal breach of trust, threats and other related provisions.
Police Begin Investigation
Nagar Kotwali police have registered the case and begun examining the allegations. Inspector-in-charge Manoj Kumar Singh said the matter is under investigation and further action will be taken on the basis of evidence.
Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar has handed over the investigation to the CO City, considering the seriousness of the matter. Officials said the facts will be verified during the probe.
The case has drawn attention because it involves allegations of emotional manipulation, a promise of marriage, large financial transfers and misuse of trust developed through an online platform.
