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A casual Tinder date took a sinister turn for a civil service aspirant who ended up paying a staggering ₹1,21,917.70 bill at a café in East Delhi, falling victim to an elaborate scam orchestrated by a group exploiting dating apps for financial gain.
The victim, whose identity has been withheld by the police, met a woman named Versha on Tinder and agreed to celebrate her birthday at Black Mirror Cafe on Vikas Marg. What seemed like a pleasant outing quickly turned into a nightmare when Versha abruptly left citing a family emergency, leaving the man with a bill far beyond reasonable expectations for their order of snacks, cakes, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Threatened and confined by café staff, the victim was coerced into transferring the exorbitant amount to one of the café owners, identified as 32-year-old Akshay Pahwa. Following the ordeal, the victim promptly reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of Pahwa and the alleged mastermind, Afsan Parveen, also known as Ayesha or Noor.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the scam involved creating fake profiles on dating apps to lure unsuspecting men to designated cafes. Once there, victims would be presented with inflated bills and intimidated into paying. The scheme, operated with precision, allocated a significant portion of the amount extorted to various accomplices, including Parveen who received a cut of 15%.
“This modus operandi thrives on exploiting social platforms and preys on individuals seeking companionship,” stated Inspector Sanjay Gupta, who led the investigation. “The coordination between café owners, managers, and profile creators underscores the organized nature of these fraudulent activities.”
Police efforts have led to the seizure of mobile phones and registers from the café, and further arrests are anticipated as the investigation progresses. Authorities have urged victims of similar scams to come forward, acknowledging that societal stigma often deters men from reporting such incidents promptly.
The case has shed light on the vulnerabilities associated with online dating platforms and prompted calls for heightened vigilance among users, particularly in major cities where similar schemes have been identified.
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