A Bengaluru man has reportedly fallen victim to a cyber fraud scheme, losing ₹21 lakh in an investment scam after seeking a new life partner on a dating app, according to The Times of India.
The 40-year-old divorced man downloaded the app ‘Ur My Life’ based on friends’ recommendations and connected with a woman named Mitra in April. Claiming to be a divorced woman also looking for a partner, Mitra quickly formed a close bond with him.
During their conversations, the man shared his financial struggles, mentioning outstanding loans and his job search. Mitra suggested he try Forex trading, claiming it was a lucrative opportunity. She insisted that she had been successful in trading and encouraged him to take out more loans to invest.
Initially, after borrowing ₹50,000 from his sister, the man saw profits, prompting Mitra to push him to invest even more. Ultimately, he took loans totaling ₹21 lakh and invested all of it through a brokerage firm she recommended.
However, after a short period, both Mitra and the brokerage firm ceased communication, leaving him unable to access his funds. Realizing he had been scammed, he reported the incident to the police. A case has been registered under the Information Technology Act and section 318 (cheating) of the BNS.
