Police in Maharashtra say a man allegedly created a fake profile on a matrimonial website, posing as a millionaire businessman, and used it to befriend and sexually assault a woman while also defrauding her. According to the reports, the accused, who is from Nandurbar, targets a divorced woman and promises marriage while gaining her trust. Police allege that he repeatedly rapes her and also dupes her out of ₹41.25 lakh. Authorities further allege that he forges documents to sell one of the woman’s cars and takes another vehicle. NDTV and Times of India both report that the case involves a fraudulent “millionaire” identity on the matrimonial platform, allegations of rape, and the money loss of a little over ₹41 lakh. The accused is booked by police, and the matter is under investigation as authorities work to verify the documents and transactions tied to the alleged fraud and vehicle sales.
Maharashtra man accused of posing as millionaire, raping and defrauding woman of Rs 41 lakh
Police in Maharashtra say a man allegedly created a fake profile on a matrimonial website, posing as a millionaire businessman, and used it to befriend and sexually assault a woman while also defraudi...
- Police allege a man created a fake “millionaire businessman” profile on a matrimonial website.
- Authorities say the accused raped a divorced woman multiple times after establishing contact.
- The woman is alleged to have been defrauded of ₹41.25 lakh (about ₹41 lakh).
- Reports say the accused promised marriage and accepted the woman’s child as part of the deception.
- Police allege forged documents were used to sell one car and another vehicle was taken.
A man from Nandurbar has been accused of duping a divorcee of over Rs 41 lakh and sexually assaulting her after creating a fake profile on a matrimonial site. Posing as a wealthy businessman, he allegedly promised marriage and acceptance of her child. The accused also reportedly forged documents to sell one of her cars and took another vehicle.
1 month agoA 38-year-old man from Maharashtra's Nandurbar has been booked for allegedly raping a woman and defrauding her of Rs 41.25 lakh after posing as a millionaire businessman on a matrimonial website, police said on Sunday.
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