The cybercrime unit of Tamil Nadu Police Department destroyed a gang that was addicted to marriage fraud and investment scams. The defendant operates through a sub-account, targeting unsuspecting individuals
Police said in a press release that the breakthrough was conducted while investigating complaints filed by the victims. In one case, a woman who claimed to be a resident of London contacted the doctor on social media and expressed interest in marriage. One day, she called the victim and claimed she was in Chennai, where customs officials seized her gold jewelry. She asked for the transfer of Rs 15.62 lakh to a bank account to resolve the issue. After transferring the money, the doctor realized that he had been cheated.
In another case, the girl allegedly a marriage website company contacted a victim who identified herself as Saranya. She claimed that she could arrange a copy of a brother in the UK in the UK at a rate of 1.5 lakh. The victim realized he was cheated after sending money.
The defendant used similar methods of committing crimes to deceive some other people, including bank managers. The special team of Madurai cybercrime police investigated the cases and arrested six people from New Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
publishing – May 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM IST
