Man Arrested for Cheating Over 500 Women on Dating Apps in India
Man who cheated over 500 women on dating apps, online held
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Delhi Police arrested 35-year-old Anand Kumar from 24 Parganas, West Bengal, for allegedly cheating over 500 women on dating apps and social media over the past seven years. Posing as various professionals, he swindled victims out of substantial sums, using fabricated emergencies to solicit money.
- 01Anand Kumar targeted women on dating apps, posing as various professionals.
- 02He allegedly cheated over 500 women, amassing ₹2 crores (approximately $240,000 USD).
- 03Kumar used fake identities and digital footprints to evade detection.
- 04He was previously arrested in two other cases but released.
- 05The investigation revealed he used photos of lesser-known influencers to create fake profiles.
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Delhi Police have arrested Anand Kumar, a 35-year-old man from 24 Parganas, West Bengal, for allegedly defrauding over 500 women across dating apps and social media over the last seven years. Kumar reportedly posed as various professionals, including doctors and businessmen, without ever meeting his victims. He amassed approximately ₹2 crores (around $240,000 USD) through deceitful tactics. The police began tracking him after a woman from south Delhi reported losing ₹7 lakh (about $8,500 USD) to him. Kumar fabricated stories about medical emergencies and financial crises to solicit money, often promising marriage or professional opportunities in return. The investigation revealed he maintained over 30 social media accounts and used photos of lesser-known influencers to create his fake personas. Despite previous arrests in 2019 and 2023, he managed to evade long-term consequences until now.
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This case highlights the risks associated with online dating and the importance of vigilance when interacting with strangers on social media.
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