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Mumbai Police Constable Duped of Rs 11.2 Lakh in Matrimonial Gift Scam

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A Mumbai police constable was defrauded of Rs 11.2 lakh by individuals posing as a prospective groom and customs officials in a gift-based scam.

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  • A woman constable lost Rs 11.2 lakh after being targeted by a scammer on a matrimonial portal.
  • The perpetrator posed as a man living in London who claimed to have sent an expensive gift parcel held by customs authorities.
  • The victim transferred funds to 34 separate bank accounts between September 1 and 17 after being coerced with threats of extortion.
  • West Cyber police station has registered an FIR and is investigating the incident.

What to watch next

  • Results of the investigation into the 34 beneficiary bank accounts
  • Retrieval of details from the matrimonial portal by the police

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Named India · Bandra Police Station · Ravi Kumar · West Cyber Police Station

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