Bengaluru, October 9: In a troubling case from Bengaluru, a 40-year-old divorced man was duped of INR 21 lakh in a sophisticated forex trading scam after connecting with a woman on the dating app "Ur My Type." The victim, who sought companionship following his recent divorce, was lured into the scam through a series of manipulative conversations with a user claiming to be interested in a romantic relationship. As the scam unfolded, the victim found himself cut off from the alleged perpetrator, realising too late that he had fallen prey to a fraudulent scheme.

The case came to light when the victim reported the incident to the East CEN crime police, prompting an investigation into the fraudulent scheme. According to a report by the Times of India, the victim began his correspondence with Mitra on April 23. As their relationship developed, she began encouraging him to invest in forex trading, claiming it was a lucrative opportunity that would help him manage his financial burdens. New Scam in Bengaluru? Man Says Woman Rang Bell, Asked For INR 15,000 for ‘Urgent Marriage’ of Her Daughter.

Between June 17 and September 21, the victim invested a total of INR 21 lakh, taking out loans and even borrowing money from family members to fund the investments. Initially, he received a small profit of INR 4,800, which led him to believe the trading platform was legitimate. However, as he attempted to withdraw his earnings, he was confronted with demands for additional payments under various pretexts, including taxes and processing fees, which raised suspicions. Dating App Scam in Mumbai: 65-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Duped of INR 1.3 Crore by Fraudster Posing As American Engineer on 'International Cupid' App.

Ultimately, the victim realised he had been deceived when he could no longer contact Mitra, who had vanished after receiving his money. The fraudulent scheme, involving the use of a fake trading platform and customer service representatives, has been registered under the Information Technology Act and BNS Section 318 for cheating.

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