Matrimonial ‘match’ cheats techie of 13L

Ahmedabad: A 31-year-old software developer filed a complaint with Vejalpur police, alleging she was duped of Rs 13.2 lakh by a man she met on a matrimonial website. The Sarkhej woman stated in her complaint that she created a profile on the portal in Sep 2024 to find a suitable match for herself. She connected with a man who said his name was Saeed Rehan. He claimed to be based in the US with business interests in South Africa's gold mines. Rehan, along with a person claiming to be his father, gained the complainant's trust through regular interactions. On her birthday, Rehan sent her a bouquet, further strengthening her belief in his genuineness, the complaint states.In Oct 2024, the man claimed he needed money to pay a client in India. The complainant transferred Rs 5 lakh to his bank account. Over the next few months, Rehan repeatedly asked for money, citing emergencies. The complainant said she had transferred a total of Rs 13.2 lakh by Jan 2025.When Rehan stopped responding and failed to provide an address for a promised meeting in Chandigarh, the complainant grew suspicious. She contacted the cybercrime helpline and filed a complaint with Vejalpur police. tnn