• Building trust by pretending to have a stable job and wealthy background.
• Introducing a fraudulent business investment as part of their future together.
• Using emotional manipulation to secure large sums of money.
• Disappearing after receiving the money.

Case 2: Mumbai Woman Trapped in Fake Business Investment Scam

A 41-year-old woman from Andheri, Mumbai, was allegedly duped of ₹55 lakh by a man she met on a matrimonial website in October of the previous year.

Step 1: False Identity and Trust-Building

The fraudster, Samarth Bhaindarkar, introduced himself as an employee of a private online shopping company, claiming to earn ₹75,000 per month. He also fabricated a wealthy background, stating that his family owned multiple businesses in Daman.

Step 2: Fake Business Proposal

After gaining the victim’s trust, he convinced her to become his business partner in a mobile business venture. Under the pretext of securing their financial future together, he urged her to invest money into the business.

Step 3: Escalating Financial Demands

The victim, believing in the relationship and business opportunity, transferred multiple payments totaling ₹55 lakh. However, once the money was transferred, Samarth started avoiding communication and eventually disappeared.

Step 4: Realization and Police Complaint

Realizing she had been scammed, the victim reported the fraud to the police, leading to an investigation and a case being registered against the accused.