Businessman meets woman on dating app

Police said the victim lost the money after the woman urged him to invest in the stock market, and shared particular links for trading

Published on: Mar 29, 2025, 08:26:10 IST

By Arun Singh

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Noida: A 45-year-old Noida-based businessman was allegedly duped of ₹6.52 crore over the last four months by a woman he met via a dating app, police officers said on Friday.

Cybercrime branch station house officer Ranjeet Singh said, “The victim transferred ₹6,52,51,753 in 35 transactions from December 2024 to March. He even took a loan of ₹2 crore for investment. He later realised that he was duped. (Representational image)

Police said the victim lost the money after the woman urged him to invest in the stock market, and shared particular links for trading. Cybercrime branch station house officer Ranjeet Singh said, “The victim transferred ₹6,52,51,753 in 35 transactions from December 2024 to March. He even took a loan of ₹2 crore for investment. He later realised that he was duped.”

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Arun Singh covers crime, traffic, court and the transport department for Hindustan Times in Noida. He has a strong interest in developing in-depth stories that engage readers. Previously, he covered crime, traffic, infrastructure and soft beats for The Times of India in Bhopal for nearly five years. His reports are known for including details often missed by other publications.Read More

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