Ghaziabad woman scammed of Rs 50 lakh by suitor

A 65-year-old woman from Ghaziabad reported a major fraud to the police after she was scammed through a matrimonial website. She was looking for love after feeling lonely. Despite her financial security, she wanted companionship and created her profile online. The woman met a 68-year-old man through the site. After a brief courtship, they got married, although he never registered their marriage. They lived together for 18 months in her apartment. During this time, he convinced her to liquidate her fixed deposits and move the funds into a joint account. The man used her money to buy jewelry worth Rs 50 lakh for his daughter. He then transferred the remaining funds to accounts belonging to his daughter and son-in-law. When she asked for a marriage certificate, he disappeared. Feeling lost and betrayed, the woman contacted the police. The police are now searching for the suspect. The woman's case highlights the dangers of online dating, especially for individuals seeking meaningful connections later in life.