Nagpur’s Crime Branch has arrested six individuals in connection with a suspected ‘foreign groom scam’ that allegedly targeted women through matrimonial websites, according to nagpurtoday.in and Pudhari. The arrests were made from a rented bungalow located in the Vardhaman Nagar area.
The gang is suspected of posing as foreign nationals on matrimonial platforms to defraud women, according to nagpurtoday.in. Police are investigating whether money obtained from the alleged fraud was transferred to Dubai using hawala channels.
Details of the Operation and Allegations
The case came to light following a complaint filed by a woman from Nagpur, nagpurtoday.in reported. The woman stated that she was contacted by individuals through a matrimonial platform who claimed to be foreign nationals. After establishing trust, the suspects allegedly informed her that they were sending her an expensive gift.
Subsequently, the accused claimed that the purported parcel had been held by the customs department. They then demanded money from the woman, citing customs clearance fees and other charges, according to nagpurtoday.in. Even after receiving initial payments, the suspects allegedly continued to request additional funds under various pretexts. Once they had collected money, the accused reportedly severed contact with the woman.
Following this complaint, the Crime Branch initiated an investigation. Under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Deepak Agrawal, law enforcement officials set up a trap, leading to the arrest of the six suspects at the rented bungalow in Vardhaman Nagar, nagpurtoday.in stated.
Ongoing Investigation and Suspected Links
Investigators are now examining whether the gang employed the same method to target other women, according to nagpurtoday.in. As part of the ongoing probe, the mobile phones, digital records, and financial transactions of the arrested individuals are being scrutinized.
A key aspect of the investigation is to verify the suspicion that funds allegedly acquired through the fraud were transferred to Dubai via hawala channels, nagpurtoday.in reported. Further details are anticipated as the investigation progresses.
