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Crime
Karnataka HC Demands Evidence Linking LegalPay to Marriage Invite Cyberfraud
✍️ Bar and Bench
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Karnataka High Court has instructed the state government to furnish material that connects the payment platform LegalPay to a cyberfraud case involving a marriage invitation scam.
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to submit evidence that links the payment platform LegalPay to a cyberfraud case involving a marriage invitation scam. The court’s order follows a complaint filed by a victim who claimed that fraudulent messages were sent through the platform, prompting a financial loss.
The complaint alleges that the scammer used a fake marriage invitation to lure users into making payments via LegalPay. Investigators have been unable to establish a direct connection between the platform and the fraudsters, prompting the court to seek clarity.
LegalPay, a popular digital payment service in Karnataka, has denied any involvement in the alleged fraud. The company has stated that it has robust security measures in place and is cooperating with the authorities.
The state government is expected to provide the requested material within a specified time frame. The court will review the evidence and decide whether further action is warranted.
The complaint alleges that the scammer used a fake marriage invitation to lure users into making payments via LegalPay. Investigators have been unable to establish a direct connection between the platform and the fraudsters, prompting the court to seek clarity.
LegalPay, a popular digital payment service in Karnataka, has denied any involvement in the alleged fraud. The company has stated that it has robust security measures in place and is cooperating with the authorities.
The state government is expected to provide the requested material within a specified time frame. The court will review the evidence and decide whether further action is warranted.