Fake matrimonial profile used in Rs 2.30 crore cyber fraud in Gujarat; five held

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Police have arrested five persons, including a doctor, for allegedly running a cyber fraud syndicate that cheated a Surat resident of Rs 2.30 crore through a fake matrimonial profile and a bogus Forex investment scheme.

State Cyber Centre of Excellence SP Dr Rajdeepsinh Zala said the accused created a fake matrimonial profile under the name “Jigyasa Kapoor” to target financially stable victims. After contacting the victim through the Dilsafar app, they gained his trust before introducing a fake Forex investment opportunity.