Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Mumbai Woman Loses ₹5.91 Lakh in Matrimonial Scam
A woman in Mumbai was tricked into sending money to someone she met online.
The person pretended to be a doctor stuck overseas and needed money to come back to India.
She sent money for various fees, but after questioning the person, she realized it was a scam.
She reported the fraud to the police.
A 48-year-old woman in Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 5.91 lakh.
The scammer posed as Dr. Mohit Gupta, a rheumatologist.
Gupta claimed to be deployed at the Gaza border and needed funds.
The victim sent money to a bank account in Bengaluru.
The fraud was reported to the cyber helpline on August 5, 2025.
- Who
- A 48-year-old woman and a scammer posing as Dr. Mohit Gupta.
- What
- A 48-year-old woman was defrauded of Rs 5.91 lakh in a matrimonial scam.
- When
- The scam occurred after July 2025 and was reported on August 5, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The victim was deceived into sending money under false pretenses.
Accused
Victim
Actions
Accused
Committed fraud by impersonating a doctor and requesting funds.
Victim
None
- Victim's Age
- 48 years old
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Amount Lost
- Rs 5.91 lakh
- Scam Type
- Matrimonial
- Report Date
- August 5, 2025
- Accused Posing As
- Dr. Mohit Gupta
Sources
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