Man loses ₹27.5 lakh in matrimony-linked cryptocurrency fraud
Summary
A 30-year-old man from Chandrayangutta lost ₹27.5 lakh in a cryptocurrency scam linked to a fake marriage proposal. The victim met a woman online through a matrimonial website, who claimed to be from London and originally from Chennai. She built a relationship with him and eventually convinced him to invest in Bitcoin trading through a fraudulent online platform. The incident was reported on September 7, 2025. Police are investigating the case.
Incident Details
Domain
Fraud & Financial
Harm Types
AI-Powered Financial Fraud
Mechanism
conduct
Platforms
Recipient
IndividualA 30-year-old resident of Chandrayangutta
Dimensions
economic
Sources
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