Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: A woman from Ghaziabad’s Nandgram area has alleged that she was defrauded of nearly ₹1.5 crore after being trapped in a relationship through a dating application. A case has been registered against Prince Chaudhary, a resident of Ansal Esencia in Sector 67, Gurugram, along with his father Pritam Singh, mother Anita Chaudhary, and brother Daksh Chaudhary. The allegations include cheating, criminal breach of trust and financial fraud. The investigation is currently underway.
According to the complaint, the woman came into contact with Prince Chaudhary through a dating app in June 2024. Their friendship gradually developed, and the accused allegedly promised to marry her, gaining her trust before persuading her to invest in what he described as profitable business ventures.
The complainant alleged that Prince initially proposed starting a mushroom farming business and collected money in the name of rent and security deposits. He later allegedly changed the plan and persuaded her to invest in saffron cultivation and other business ventures, assuring her that the investments were safe and would generate substantial returns.
According to the FIR, the accused allegedly prepared a fake rental agreement for a property in Gurugram and collected ₹1.5 lakh as rent and security deposit. The woman further alleged that he arranged business projection reports and used them to secure large loans from multiple financial institutions in her name without delivering the promised business returns.
The complaint also alleges that the accused took possession of approximately 700 grams of gold jewellery belonging to the victim. She further claimed that during a trip to Dubai, Prince retained around 400,000 UAE dirhams, worth approximately ₹1 crore, received from customers and never returned the money.
As a result of the alleged fraud, the complainant stated that she is now burdened with outstanding loans of approximately ₹97.57 lakh, along with more than ₹18 lakh in unpaid credit card dues.
Following the complaint, a case has been registered against the four accused. Investigators are examining financial transactions, loan records, business documents and other evidence to determine the full extent of the alleged fraud. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
