Nagpur: The Nagpur Crime Branch has busted a suspected ‘foreign groom scam’ gang allegedly targeting women through matrimonial websites by posing as foreign nationals. Six suspects were arrested from a rented bungalow in the Vardhaman Nagar area.
Police suspect that the gang may have transferred money obtained through the alleged fraud to Dubai through hawala channels. An investigation is underway to verify the suspected financial transactions.
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The case came to light after a woman from Nagpur approached the police with a complaint. According to the complaint, some individuals contacted her through a matrimonial platform and claimed to be foreign nationals.
After gaining her trust, the suspects allegedly told the woman that they were sending her an expensive gift. They later claimed that the parcel had been detained by the customs department and demanded money in the name of customs clearance fees and other charges.
Even after receiving the money, the accused allegedly continued demanding additional payments by giving various reasons. The suspects reportedly cut off contact with the woman after collecting money from her.
Following the complaint, the Crime Branch launched an investigation. Under the supervision of DCP Deepak Agrawal, police laid a trap and arrested six suspects from a rented bungalow in Vardhaman Nagar.
Police are now investigating whether the gang targeted other women using the same modus operandi. The accused persons’ mobile phones, digital records and financial transactions are being examined.
Investigators are also probing whether the money allegedly collected through the fraud was transferred to Dubai through hawala channels. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
