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Gurugram Man Arrested Over Alleged Romance and AI Video Scam
Police in Gurugram arrested Akhil Maurya over an alleged online scam.
They say he pretended to be an AI video creator after losing his job.
He met Italian jewellery designer Daniela De Pietri online when she asked about videos for her business.
Police say their work conversation became personal and he promised to marry her.
Investigators allege he asked for money for software and video projects.
De Pietri sent two payments of 450 euros each, police said.
She later travelled to India and filed a complaint.
Police say they traced and arrested Maurya within 48 hours.
Maurya had no previous criminal record, according to police.
Gurugram Police arrested 36-year-old Akhil Maurya over an alleged online fraud involving Italian jewellery designer Daniela De Pietri.
Police say Maurya posed online as an AI content creator after losing his IT job and facing financial difficulties.
Investigators allege he promised to marry De Pietri after they connected on Instagram about AI videos for her jewellery business.
Police say De Pietri sent him two transfers of 450 euros each, on August 4 and September 10.
After De Pietri filed a complaint in Gurugram, police registered an FIR and say they arrested Maurya within 48 hours.
- Who
- Akhil Maurya, 36, was arrested; Italian jewellery designer Daniela De Pietri filed the complaint.
- What
- Police allege Maurya posed as an AI content creator and obtained 900 euros from De Pietri after promising marriage.
- Where
- The alleged online interaction involved Instagram; Maurya was arrested in Sector 17, Gurugram, and the FIR was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station (West).
- When
- Their Instagram contact began around April; the transfers were made on August 4 and September 10. De Pietri arrived in Gurugram on September 28, and Maurya was arrested on a Thursday.
- Why
- Police say Maurya had lost his job, was facing financial difficulties, and sought money for software tools and AI video projects.
Key facts
- Suspect
- Akhil Maurya, 36, an IT professional who had lost his job
- Complainant
- Daniela De Pietri, a 50-year-old Italian jewellery designer
- Alleged amount
- 900 euros, reported as around Rs 98,000
- Transfers
- Two payments of 450 euros, dated August 4 and September 10
- Arrest
- Maurya was arrested in Sector 17, Gurugram
- Investigation
- Police say a mobile phone allegedly used in the fraud was seized
- Police account
- Police said Maurya had no previous criminal record or complaints
Quotes
Gaurav Phogat
Gurugram Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber).
“She contacted us via WhatsApp and narrated the incident. While the defrauded sum was relatively small, she insisted on pursuing the culprit and offered to come to India if an FIR would be registered.”
indianexpress.com
“He was facing an acute financial crisis. To earn money, he created a social media persona claiming to be an AI content and video creator.”
indianexpress.com
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