Kanpur. A Thai woman has accused Irfan, a resident of Latouche Road in the Anwarganj area of Kanpur, of allegedly cheating her of around ₹60 lakh in the name of marriage and pressuring her to convert her religion when she demanded her money back. In her complaint to the police, the woman claimed that the accused allegedly did not disclose accurate information about his marital status and family before the marriage and later continued taking large amounts of money from her citing different personal needs. Police have begun examining the allegations following the complaint.
According to the woman, she met Irfan through Instagram around four years ago. Their conversations on social media reportedly brought them closer, after which they met in Thailand. The woman claims that they got married there. After the marriage, she alleges that Irfan started asking her for money for various needs. According to her complaint, what initially involved smaller amounts gradually increased and she eventually gave him around ₹60 lakh in total.
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The woman alleged that she continued helping Irfan financially because she believed that their relationship and future together were secure. However, when she later began asking for the money to be returned, the situation allegedly changed. She claims that instead of repaying the amount, Irfan began pressuring her to stay in India and live there permanently.
She further alleged that when she demanded repayment, she was pressured to convert her religion. According to the complaint, she was also allegedly asked to remain in India and wear a burqa. The woman claims that she refused to accept these conditions and continued demanding the return of her money. She subsequently approached senior police officials with a complaint.
The woman has also alleged that Irfan concealed information about his first marriage. According to her complaint, she later learned that he had married around 12 years ago and has three children. She claims that she would not have agreed to marry him had she known about his marital status and family beforehand. She has sought an investigation, recovery of her money and legal action against the accused.
The complaint submitted to the police contains details regarding the alleged financial transactions, marriage and communications between the two. Preliminary information indicates that the two came into contact through social media. Police are examining documents and other evidence to verify the allegations made in the complaint.
According to police, the woman has alleged that Irfan provided allegedly incorrect information about his marital status and subsequently took around ₹60 lakh from her by citing different needs. She has also alleged that he pressured her to stay in India, convert her religion and wear a burqa after she demanded repayment. Police said action was being taken to register a case at Anwarganj police station based on the complaint.
As part of the investigation, police may examine financial transaction records, bank accounts, social media conversations, documents related to the alleged marriage and information concerning the accused’s marital status. If the money was transferred from Thailand or through any other financial channel, those transactions may also be examined. Investigators are also expected to determine how the money allegedly received from the woman was used.
Police officials said the allegations will be established only on the basis of evidence gathered during the investigation. At present, the woman’s complaint forms the basis of the allegations being examined. It is not immediately known whether the accused has presented his version of the matter. Police said further legal action would be taken based on the facts and evidence that emerge during 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.
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