Matrimony App Fraud: Fake NRI doctor dupes techie of Rs 6.43 lakh

Rumela De Sarkar

Matrimony App Fraud: Fake NRI doctor dupes techie of Rs 6.43 lakh

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2025-11-26T16:08:37+05:30 | Updated On 26 Nov 2025 4:08 PM IST

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Bengaluru: A man posing as a doctor allegedly duped a 34-year-old Bengaluru software engineer of Rs 6.43 lakh in an elaborate scam that began on a matrimony app. The impersonator claimed to be an NRI orthopaedic doctor, and gradually turned a friendly online interaction into a financial trap.

According to the FIR registered on November 19, the victim was first contacted on October 24 by a man claiming to be an orthopaedic doctor working in the Netherlands. The scammer soon moved their conversations from the matrimony app to Telegram and phone calls.

On November 6, the impersonator allegedly requested Rs 25,000 for personal expenses, promising to repay her once he arrived in India. He also claimed he was planning to start a clinic in Bengaluru and had an interview scheduled at a private hospital in Whitefield.

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The scam intensified on November 13, when he claimed to have sent money to an agent in Dubai for hotel arrangements related to his supposed visit. On November 15, the victim received a message stating that he had reached Delhi Airport and required money for procedures connected to a large demand draft in Euros.

Shortly afterwards, she received calls from a woman introducing herself as airport staff. The caller requested multiple payments, citing Demand Draft Declaration Fees, Registration Fees, and Insurance Fees.

Believing the calls to be genuine, the victim transferred a total of Rs 6.43 lakh through IMPS and PhonePe to the accounts provided, reports NDTV.

Upon realising she had been duped, the victim approached the police. A case has been registered, and authorities have begun investigating to trace the individuals behind the fraud.

Also Read:AIIMS Raipur doctor duped of Rs 46 lakh by woman met on Matrimonial website

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a 31-year-old doctor from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, reportedly fell victim to a matrimonial scam after losing Rs 46 lakh to a woman he met on the matrimonial website

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education