Bengaluru engineer loses ₹80 lakh in matrimonial scam

India Jun 29, 2025

A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹79.3 lakh after being tricked by someone he met on a matrimonial website.
The scammer, claiming to be a UK-based professional, built trust over chats and convinced him to invest in a "high-return" scheme.

Police say recovering the money is tough

Between March and June 2025, he made 18 transfers totaling ₹72.3 lakh, lured by fake profit updates and extra fee demands.
When more money was suddenly needed to "release profits," he realized it was a scam and reported it.
Police say recovering the money is tough since funds move fast, and they're reminding everyone: don't trust investment pitches from online profiles—especially on dating or matrimonial sites.
If something feels off, call the cyber helpline (1930) right away.