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Techie duped of ₹21L in matrimonial fraud; man who gave her toy notes held
A 32-year-old software engineer woman was allegedly duped of ₹21 lakh through a matrimonial website. The accused handed her a bag claiming it contained cash, but it contained fake toy currency notes, and police have arrested him with a case registered.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the risk of online matrimonial fraud and the vulnerability of individuals seeking life partners, underscoring the need for vigilance and swift law enforcement action in such scams.
Timeline
4 Events
Arrest of the accused and ongoing investigation
May 11, 2026
Police arrested the accused, Gorkhanath Gavandkar, and said the investigation is ongoing.
Complainant files formal police complaint after discovering fake notes
May 11, 2026
The complainant lodged a cheating complaint at Sinhgad Road police station after finding a bag handed by the accused contained fake toy currency notes instead of real cash; she was instructed to deduct ₹21 lakh and transfer the remaining amount by RTGS to the accused's account.
Incident comes to light and case registered
May 11, 2026
The incident came to light in the Nanded City area, after which Sinhgad Road police registered a cheating case against the accused, identified as Gorkhanath Gavandkar of Raigad district.
Initial report of the matrimonial fraud
March 2025
A 32-year-old software engineer woman registered a complaint in March 2025 after a matrimonial platform led to a loss of ₹21 lakh in a suspected marriage fraud; police began assessing the case as an ongoing investigation.