Delhi businessman loses ₹6.5 crore in dating app investment scam via Telegram groups and trading websites
Summary
A Delhi businessman lost Rs 6.5 crore in a dating app scam after being lured into a fake investment scheme by a woman he met online. The victim, a director of a Delhi-based company and resident of Sector 76 in Noida, met a woman named Anita on a dating app in December 2024. Anita introduced him to investment opportunities through Telegram groups and trading websites, convincing him to invest in schemes that promised high returns. Over 30 transactions, the victim transferred Rs 6.5 crore to 25 different accounts, including Rs 2 crore obtained through a loan. After attempting to withdraw funds and being asked to pay a 30% tax, he discovered the scam when the websites shut down and Anita cut off contact. Police confirmed an investigation is underway, with authorities suspecting the stolen money was moved through rented bank accounts.
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