नोएडा: डेटिंग ऐप के जरिए करोड़ों की ठगी, शेयर ट्रेडिंग बना हथियार

Quick summary

• Incident: A company director from Noida was defrauded of more than ₹6.52 crore by a woman he met on a dating app.
• Modus Operandi: The woman posed as Anita Chauhan, emotionally manipulated the victim, and convinced him to invest in stock trading schemes via platforms such as Telegram groups and websites like SpreadMKT.com.
• Investment Fraud: The victim transferred funds to 25 bank accounts over three months, also taking a ₹2 crore loan under pressure, while being misled about profits and tax evasions.
• Suspicion & Revelation: The director grew suspicious due to repeated cash demands; upon investigating her profile, it turned out to be fake and linked to broader fraud activities.
• Action Taken: A case has been registered with Noida’s Cyber crime Police; investigations are ongoing with efforts focused on freezing accounts and identifying suspects.

Indian Opinion Analysis

This incident highlights the increasing vulnerabilities associated with online dating platforms in India, reflecting how emotional manipulation can intersect with financial fraud schemes targeting individuals’ trust. The use of sophisticated scamming tactics across platforms (e.g., Telegram groups) demonstrates evolving cybercrime methods that exploit personal relationships for monetary gains.

While the authorities have registered a case and initiated an investigation into multiple fraudulent accounts,this episode raises concerns over the adequacy of cybersecurity measures in protecting users from such elaborate scams. For individual victims like the company director who suffered significant financial losses – including incurring debt – this underscores the critical need for public awareness campaigns about safeguarding oneself from digital fraud.

India’s growing reliance on technology must be coupled with stronger regulatory oversight concerning tech-driven scams on social networks or apps like dating portals where unsuspecting users become easy prey. Collaborative action involving law enforcement agencies and private services is crucial for addressing rising threats in this space effectively.

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