Bengaluru Man Accuses Wife of ₹28 Lakh Online Shopping Fraud

Quick Summary

• Cybercrime police in the city have registered an FIR against a woman accused of shopping online for ₹28 lakh using her husband’s account.
• The complaint was filed by a city-based doctor, who alleges that his wife and her parents engaged in criminal conspiracy under the IT Act and sections 61 (criminal conspiracy), 318 (cheating), and 319 (impersonation) of BNS.
• The couple,both doctors,were married in March 2023.
• Between June 2023 and November 2024, the accused allegedly purchased over 2500 products worth ₹28,74,545.42 through the complainant’s account accessed via his tablet.

Indian Opinion Analysis
This case highlights concerns regarding data privacy and misuse of access within marital relationships. If proven true,this incident could emphasize how digital financial security is often overlooked even among individuals educated in such matters,like healthcare professionals here. It underscores the need for heightened awareness around sharing account credentials wiht others-whether family members or otherwise-and increased focus on cybersecurity literacy across all demographics.

The larger implication revolves around strengthening laws under India’s IT Act too address financial fraud cases rooted in relational dynamics effectively while protecting rights on both sides of disputes without bias.

Read more: Published – August 21, 2025