Puri Police Arrest Cyber Fraudster for Cheating Women Through Matrimonial App

Puri: Puri Cyber Police have arrested an alleged interstate cyber fraudster for cheating women through a matrimonial app by posing as an Additional Secretary in the Chhattisgarh government and promising marriage.

The accused, identified as Balabhadra Prasad Mishra of Matia Sahi in Angul district, allegedly targeted multiple women through the Bharat Matrimony app. According to Puri SP Prateek Singh, the accused allegedly defrauded a woman nurse of ₹13 lakh after luring her with false promises of marriage.

The woman lodged a complaint with Puri Cyber Police on October 13, following which a case was registered and an investigation launched.

Police said the accused allegedly used the defrauded money to travel abroad by air, stay at star-category hotels and purchase a four-wheeler, leading a lavish lifestyle.

During the operation, police seized 14 bank passbooks, nine cheque books, 17 debit and credit cards, six mobile phones, ₹10,000 in cash and a four-wheeler from his possession.

SP Prateek Singh shared the details during a press conference organised by Puri Police. The accused has been arrested and forwarded to court. Police said further information emerged during interrogation as the investigation continued.