Hyderabad, July 2 -- A 29-year-old resident of Bahadurpura fell victim to an online matrimonial scam after being targeted through a social media group in March 2023. The fraudsters, posing as "Fathima" (the prospective bride) and Aneesa M. Hundekar (the supposed sister and group admin), impersonated a Pakistani actress to gain the victim's trust.
According to police, the scammers manipulated the victim emotionally through prolonged conversations, forged documents, and fabricated stories about the bride's critically ill mother to extract money under the pretext of urgent medical expenses. They initially returned small amounts to build credibility, then convinced the victim to transfer Rs.21,73,912. Once they received the money, they cut ...