Gang involved in matrimonial frauds, investment scams busted

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police has busted a gang that indulged in matrimonial frauds and investment scams. The accused, operating through mule accounts, targeted unsuspecting individuals 

In a press release, the police said the breakthrough came while investigating complaints lodged by victims. In one case, a woman, claiming to be a resident of London, contacted a doctor on social media and expressed interest in marriage. One day, she called the victim and claimed she was in Chennai, and Customs officials had seized her gold jewellery. She requested the transfer of ₹15.62 lakh to a bank account to resolve the issue. After transferring the money, the doctor realised he had been duped.

In another case, a victim was contacted by a girl allegedly from a matrimonial website company, who identified herself as Saranya. She claimed that she could arrange a job in the United Kingdom for the victim’s brother upon a payment of ₹15 lakh. The victim realised that he was defrauded after sending the money.

The accused persons adopted similar modus operandi to cheat a few others, including a bank manager. Special teams of the cyber crime police in Madurai investigated the cases and arrested six persons from New Delhi, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.