Matrimonial Scam

In a disturbing case of cyber fraud, a resident of Bahadurpura, Hyderabad, was duped of ₹21.7 lakh by scammers posing as a prospective bride and her sister on a matrimonial platform. The con, which spanned several weeks, involved fake identities, emotional manipulation, and fabricated medical emergencies.

How the Scam Unfolded

The victim, searching for a life partner through a matrimonial site, came across a profile that appeared genuine. He soon began speaking to two women—Fathima and Aneesa M. Hundekar—who introduced themselves as sisters. Fathima presented herself as the potential bride, while Aneesa posed as her supportive sibling.

To earn the man’s trust, the duo engaged him in long, emotional conversations, building a relationship based on shared values and future plans. Fathima even falsely claimed to be a Pakistani actress, which further convinced the victim of her identity and status.

Once trust was firmly established, the fraudsters sent fake medical reports, claiming their mother was in critical condition and urgently needed funds for treatment. Moved by their emotional appeals and reassured by their promises of repayment, the victim made multiple transfers totaling ₹21.7 lakh.

Realization and Police Investigation

However, after receiving the money, the fraudsters suddenly stopped all communication. Attempts to contact them failed, and the man soon realized he had been scammed.

He approached the Hyderabad A Hyderabad man was duped of ₹21 lakh in a marriage scam by cybercriminals posing as a bride and her sister on a matrimonial site. The fraudsters built trust through emotional chats before disappearing. The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police are investigating where a formal complaint was registered. The cybercrime team has launched an investigation into the scam and is working to trace the suspects, who are believed to have used forged identities and offshore numbers.

Police Advisory

Authorities have once again urged citizens to exercise extreme caution while using matrimonial platforms. “Always verify identities and never transfer large sums of money without face-to-face meetings and legal vetting,” said a police spokesperson.

With online frauds becoming increasingly sophisticated, vigilance and verification remain the only real defenses against such emotional and financial traps.