Noida: A 26-year-old woman from Bhopal, employed at a multinational corporation in Noida, has reported being swindled out of ₹65 lakh after meeting a man on a matrimonial site. The suspect allegedly accessed her mobile phone to steal her funds, according to police reports.

Authorities registered a First Information Report (FIR) on Monday at the Sector 58 police station, citing relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with charges of cheating and rape.

In her complaint, the woman recounted that she connected with the accused through the matrimonial platform in 2024. After some online conversations, they arranged to meet in person. The man claimed to have retired voluntarily from a central government position and expressed intentions to start his own business, as stated by SHO Amit Kumar from the Sector 58 police station.

“They had been living together in a rented apartment in Sector 56 for the past nine months. During this period, the man gained access to her phone, transferring ₹25 lakh from her savings and taking out loans totaling around ₹40 lakh using OTPs,” the SHO explained.

She alleged that he blocked bank notifications on her phone to prevent her from noticing any suspicious activity. According to the officer, “About eight to nine days ago, he vanished without a word. When she was unable to contact him and found his phone turned off, she realized the extent of the fraud after being contacted by her bank,” the officer added.

“Two teams have been established to track down the suspect, who claimed to be from Madhya Pradesh. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend him,” stated Sumit Shukla, Noida’s additional DCP.