Thane, February 18 A 30-year-old man from Thane has allegedly been cheated of nearly Rs 34 lakh by a "woman" he met on a matrimonial website, who lured him into investing in a fraudulent scheme, police said on Wednesday.
In his complaint to the Kapurbawdi police station, the man said he came into contact with a user named Archana Gowda on a popular online platform that helps individuals find suitable marriage partners.
According to police, the accused, whose full identity and address are not yet known, shared mobile numbers and developed a "relationship" with the complainant.
Between December 26, 2025 and February 13, 2026, the fraudster allegedly persuaded the man to invest in "cryptocurrency" through a website link, promising high returns.
"The complainant subsequently realized that the investment platform was fake and that he had been cheated of Rs 34,10,300," a police official said.
A case was registered on Tuesday at the Kapurbawdi police station, he said, adding that an investigation is underway to trace the fraudster and track the money trail.