Archive · 20 May 2025
Man Extorted After Dating App Meetup in Ahmedabad
A man in Ahmedabad met someone on a dating app and was tricked into a meeting.
At the meeting, other people showed up pretending to be police and accused him of a crime he didn't commit.
They threatened him and demanded money, which he gave them in multiple payments totaling a large sum.
The police are now investigating the case, looking for the people who tricked and blackmailed him.
A 27-year-old man was extorted after meeting someone on a dating app in Ahmedabad.
The victim was lured to a location near Juhapura after meeting on March 24.
The suspects, impersonating police, accused the victim of theft and demanded money.
The victim transferred and withdrew a total of Rs 5.90 lakh between March 24 and May 18.
Anandnagar police registered a complaint of extortion, impersonation, and abetment against unknown persons.
- Who
- A 27-year-old man from Surat was the victim; the accused are currently unknown.
- What
- A man was extorted after meeting someone through a dating app.
- When
- The extortion occurred between March 24 and May 18; the complaint was filed on Monday.
- Where
- Anandnagar area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- The victim was extorted for money after being threatened with false charges.
- Charges
- Extortion, Impersonation
- Victim
- 27-year-old man from Surat
- Initial Contact
- Dating App
- Meeting Location
- Near Juhapura
- Total Extorted
- Rs 5.90 lakh
- Extortion Period
- March 24 to May 18
