Thane Woman Cheated of Rs 95,000 by Man She Met on Matrimonial Site

Thane: A 46-year-old woman was allegedly cheated by a man she met on a matrimonial site, an official said on Sunday.

The victim, who works as a personal assistant in the Mumbai police force.

The accused, identified as Pratik Sanjay Deore-Patil, befriended the victim, who is a divorcee seeking remarriage, through the platform.

"Accused Pratik Sanjay Deore-Patil contacted her through the site. He later lured her into investing Rs 95,000 between March and August after promising good returns. He also threatened her," the Kalwa police station official said.

The police have booked Deore-Patil under several charges, including cheating, criminal breach of trust, and criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. However, he has not yet been arrested.

(With PTI inputs)