Pune: Tinder Friend Dupes Divorcee Woman of Rs 8.66 Lakhs, Gets Arrested
Pune city police Crime Branch arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly cheating a woman whom he had met through adult dating app Tinder. Police stated that they have arrested the accused Nitin Surendra Bhandari of Koregaon Park and trying to recover Rs 8.66 lakhs, which the victim gave to him.
Pune, August 28: Pune city police Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly cheating a woman whom he had met through adult dating app Tinder. Police stated that they have arrested the accused Nitin Surendra Bhandari of Koregaon Park and trying to recover Rs 8.66 lakhs, which the victim gave to him.
According to the police, both the duo -- Nitin Surendra Bhandari of Koregaon Park and the 41-year-old woman, a divorcee -- were in a relationship for about three years. Both of them met through Tinder app, where Bhandari allegedly promised to marry her. The victim also alleged that she had physical relations with the accused. Tinder Horror! Woman Tricks Around 100 Men On Dating App By Gathering Them For a Mass Dating Competition (Watch Video)
Adding more information, Police said that the woman is an entrepreneur and runs several businesses. The accused used to hire luxurious vehicles to impress her wherever used to come to meet the victim. After some time, Bhandari sought her help, saying he has suffered losses in business. The woman gave him Rs 8.66 lakhs, which he failed to return when she required.
Asked Bhandari allegedly beat her up and also threatened her of dire consequences. Later she came to know that Bhandari was unemployed and cheated her. She then lodged an FIR and Crime Branch officials arrested Bhandari.
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