A man searching for a life partner through a matrimonial website was allegedly cheated of ₹12 lakh by a woman who gained his trust by expressing interest in marriage and later sought money for medical and family emergencies. The Cyber Crime Police Station in Noida has registered an FIR and is examining whether the case is linked to an organised fraud network.
Marriage Promise Used to Build Trust
According to the complaint, the victim came into contact with a woman using the name Neha Yadav on a matrimonial website in June 2025. During their conversations, she allegedly presented herself as genuinely interested in marriage and gradually developed a close relationship with him.
As communication between them increased, the woman reportedly began discussing personal hardships and financial difficulties. She first claimed that she required urgent financial assistance for medical treatment and later cited family emergencies and other pressing expenses.
The woman allegedly assured the complainant that the money would be returned once her circumstances improved. Trusting her claims, he transferred a total of ₹12 lakh in several instalments between June 19 and July 4, 2025, into different bank accounts provided by her.
Communication Stopped After Payments
The complainant alleged that the woman’s behaviour changed after she received the money. She reportedly stopped responding to his calls and messages and eventually ended all communication.
After repeated attempts to contact her and recover the money failed, the victim realised that he may have been deceived. He then approached the Cyber Crime Police Station, which registered an FIR and began an investigation.
Police are examining the bank accounts, mobile numbers, online conversations and financial transactions associated with the case. Investigators are also trying to establish whether the name and identity used by the woman were genuine.
Police Probe Possible Wider Fraud Network
Authorities are analysing digital and banking evidence to trace the movement of the money and identify the holders of the beneficiary accounts. They are also investigating whether other people were involved and whether the same method was used to target additional victims.
Cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said matrimonial fraudsters often spend considerable time building emotional trust before seeking money for illness, family crises, travel expenses or other emergencies. He cautioned that online profiles and conversations should not be treated as proof of identity or genuine intent.
Police have advised users of matrimonial and social networking platforms not to transfer money to people they know only online without independently verifying their identity and claims. Requests involving urgent financial assistance, emotional pressure or payments into multiple bank accounts should be treated with caution.
Suspected cyber fraud can be reported through the National Cyber Helpline at 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Authorities said early reporting may help freeze suspicious accounts and improve the chances of recovering the money.
