Gurugram Woman Cheated of Over Rs 11 Lakh by Man She Befriended on Social Media

Gurugram: A woman was allegedly defrauded of Rs 11.40 lakh by a man claiming to be a UK national during ir interactions on social media, officials said on Friday.

accused defrauded victim by offering to send expensive gifts from abro, y ded.

complainant said she used to talk to man on WhatsApp and Instagram. accused identified himself as Mishel Thomas, a UK national.

man recently told her that he h sent gifts worth £40,000, including a watch, an iPhone 11, and a necklace, to her dress. Despite her refusal, he insisted items h alrey been sent and would arrive soon.

woman n got a call in which caller identified himself as a customs department official and asked for a clearance fee for pack to get delivered, complaint ded.

"When I refused, I was told that it could t be returned. I deposited Rs 11.40 lakh in different transactions but when y again demanded more, I found myself duped and moved to police," woman said in her complaint.

Based on complaint, an FIR was registered under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Gurugram cybercrime east police station on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.

Efforts are on to identify accused and nab m, officer ded.