A 52-year-old Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 53 lakh by a woman he befriended on a dating app, who induced him to invest in a fake gold trading scheme. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation
25 December,2025 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Over four days, a SoBo minor spirals into a nightmare after an unknown UK man befriends her over WhatsApp and relentlessly blackmails her into sending obscene photographs
03 October,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
Impact
MHB Colony police launch crackdown after youth was strong-armed into paying Rs 14,700, resulting in arrest of manager, 2 masterminds. The latter then launched a coordinated crackdown in their case, raiding hotels in Thane and Navi Mumbai and arresting 22
08 July,2025 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
In a major bust, MHB Police arrested 22 people, including six women and a club manager, for luring men via dating apps and duping them at a Borivali club. Victims were tricked into paying inflated bills, with money diverted to private accounts. The scam may be linked to similar incidents in Malad. Police warn users to stay alert on dating apps.
06 July,2025 10:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
