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Crime
UP Woman Scams Men of Rs 6 Crore Using Dating Apps and Intimate Photos
✍️ NDTV
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 07:24 AM
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A woman from Uttar Pradesh allegedly used dating apps and intimate photos to defraud several men, amassing a total of Rs 6 crore in the process.
A woman from Uttar Pradesh has been accused of scamming multiple men through dating apps, using intimate photographs to lure them into sending large sums of money. According to police reports, the woman posed as a prospective partner on popular dating platforms, sharing explicit images to establish trust and emotional connection.
Over a period of several months, she convinced at least a dozen men to transfer money, claiming it was for a personal emergency or to cover travel expenses. The total amount collected from these victims is estimated at Rs 6 crore.
The Uttar Pradesh Police have opened an investigation into the case and are tracing the financial transactions. Victims have been urged to report the incidents and cooperate with authorities.
The case highlights the growing risk of online romance scams in India, prompting law enforcement to warn the public about verifying identities before making any financial commitments.
Over a period of several months, she convinced at least a dozen men to transfer money, claiming it was for a personal emergency or to cover travel expenses. The total amount collected from these victims is estimated at Rs 6 crore.
The Uttar Pradesh Police have opened an investigation into the case and are tracing the financial transactions. Victims have been urged to report the incidents and cooperate with authorities.
The case highlights the growing risk of online romance scams in India, prompting law enforcement to warn the public about verifying identities before making any financial commitments.