• Pretending to be a highly successful NRI or scientist to impress victims.
• Arranging expensive meetings to build credibility.
• Fabricating emergencies that require financial assistance.

Case 3: Bank Employee Duped by Fake NRI Groom

A 39-year-old woman working as the regional head (sales) in a private bank lost ₹2.8 lakh in cyber fraud after a man, who introduced himself as a product manager in an American company, ‘showed interest’ in her matrimonial profile. The accused chatted with her for a few days before asking her to send him money, citing an emergency. The victim, believing his fabricated story, transferred the amount, after which he disappeared.

Case 4: The ‘NASA Scientist’ Fraudster

Last year, Mumbai police arrested Aditya alias Tanmay Mhatre for cheating several women through matrimonial sites. On these platforms, he posed as a scientist with ISRO or NASA.

The Scam Unfolds

• He initially hesitated to meet prospective brides but agreed when they insisted.
• He would arrange meetings at five-star hotels, arriving in a chauffeur-driven car to impress the women.
• Once he gained their confidence, he started demanding money.
• He claimed to have cheated over 50 women, but only 14 cases were officially registered in Pune, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, and Thane jurisdictions.