Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a case eerily similar to episodes of Crime Patrol, the Indore Crime Branch team is actively investigating a shocking case of online fraud in which a woman from Indore lost Rs 30 lakh to a scammer she met on the matrimonial site about a year back. A local woman Mamta (name changed) fell victim to a sophisticated scam after creating a profile on the matrimonial website. She connected with a man who introduced himself as Jitendra Kumar, a Navy officer.
Over a year, Jitendra cultivated a relationship with Mamta, gaining her trust through constant communication and fabricated stories. The scammer’s tactics involved a series of fabricated emergencies. These elaborate lies led Mamta to transfer a staggering Rs 30 lakh to Jitendra in various transactions.
After receiving the money, the scammer abruptly cut off all contact, leaving Mamta devastated and realising she had been duped. She promptly filed a complaint with the Crime Branch in Indore and contacted the National Cyber Helpline 1930. The Crime Branch has initiated an investigation, including freezing relevant bank accounts, and is actively pursuing the perpetrator.
CASE DETAILS
Victim: Mamta (Name Changed), Resident of Indore
Scammer’s Alias: Jitendra Kumar (Claimed to be a Navy Officer)
Scam Duration: 1 year (Since February 2024)
Total Money Lost: Rs 30 lakh
MODUS OPERANDI
February 1, 2024 – Mamta befriends Jitendra on a matrimonial site. He claims to be a Navy Officer. After two months, Jitendra asks for Rs 1 lakh for his “brother’s accident.” Later, he claims his brother died and he spent Rs 3 crore on treatment. A friend of Jitendra calls Mamta, saying Jitendra had a silent attack and needed Rs 10 lakh for treatment. She transfers the amount.
Later, Jitendra claims he is undergoing training in Russia and will return the money after selling the property. After months, his friend claims Jitendra has blood cancer and needs Rs 19 lakh for chemotherapy. After receiving ?30 lakh in total, Jitendra disappears.
