Indore: Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a Merchant Navy officer and cheating an Indore woman of more than ₹26 lakh after befriending her through a matrimonial website under the pretext of marriage. Investigators said the accused used a fabricated identity to gain the woman’s trust before repeatedly extracting money on various false grounds.
According to police, the accused has been identified as Jitendra Kumar Chonkar alias Jitu, a resident of Jewar in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district. He was arrested at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 27 while allegedly attempting to board a flight to Russia. Immigration officials intercepted him after police alerted airport authorities about the fraud case registered against him.
Investigators said the accused contacted the woman through a matrimonial platform and introduced himself as a Merchant Navy officer. Over time, he allegedly developed a close relationship with her and promised to marry her before exploiting her trust for financial gain.
Indore Matrimonial Fraud Case: How the Scam Unfolded
After gaining the woman’s confidence, the accused reportedly began asking for money under different pretexts, convincing her that he was facing financial and medical difficulties requiring urgent assistance.
Police revealed that one of the major excuses used by the accused was that he was suffering from blood cancer and urgently needed money for treatment. Believing his claims and expecting to marry him, the woman allegedly transferred a total of ₹26.86 lakh to him through multiple transactions over a period of time.
Investigators believe the accused deliberately maintained regular contact with the victim to strengthen her trust before repeatedly requesting financial assistance under fabricated circumstances.
Fake Merchant Navy Identity Exposed
During the Indore Matrimonial Fraud Case investigation, officials discovered that the accused had previously worked as a supervisor for construction workers in Moscow and had no connection with the Merchant Navy.
Police believe the fake professional identity helped him gain the victim’s confidence by presenting himself as a financially stable and respectable prospective groom on the matrimonial platform.
Investigators are now examining whether he used similar fake identities to target other women through matrimonial websites. Officials are also verifying his financial transactions, bank accounts and communication records to determine whether additional victims were cheated using the same modus operandi.
Arrested at Delhi Airport While Trying to Leave India
Police said the accused was arrested at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 27 while allegedly attempting to board a flight to Russia.
Immigration officials intercepted him after Madhya Pradesh Police issued an alert to airport authorities regarding the fraud case. Following his arrest, the accused was brought to Madhya Pradesh for further questioning.
Investigation Continues
Police have registered a case and are continuing their investigation to trace the money allegedly obtained through the fraud, identify any accomplices, and determine whether more victims were targeted using the same method. Investigators handling the Indore Matrimonial Fraud Case are also examining whether the accused created multiple fake profiles on matrimonial platforms or used different identities to deceive other women.
Investigators are also examining whether the accused created multiple profiles on matrimonial platforms or used different identities to approach potential victims. Police are analysing his bank accounts, digital communication and financial records to determine the full extent of the alleged fraud.
Authorities have urged users of matrimonial websites to verify the identity, employment details and credentials of prospective matches before sharing personal or financial information. Officials also advised people to remain cautious if someone they meet online repeatedly requests money on the grounds of medical emergencies or financial distress. They said suspicious activity on matrimonial platforms should be reported promptly to help prevent similar frauds.
The Indore Matrimonial Fraud Case has once again highlighted the growing threat of online matrimonial scams, where fraudsters exploit trust and emotional relationships to obtain large sums of money from unsuspecting victims.
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