Bengaluru Software Engineer duped of over Rs 1.53 crore in matrimonial scam
Victim met accused on matrimonial site; man introduced his wife as “sister” and collected money with false promises
Bengaluru: A 29-year old software engineer, Navya Shree, claimed to have been defrauded of approximately Rs 1.53 crore in a fake matrimonial and investment scam after she met a man on a matrimonial site in March 2024, police said.
According to the Kengeri Police, the accused, Vijay Raj Gowda (also known as Vijeth B), claimed that he was a prosperous businessman who owned VRG Enterprises with an estimated worth of Rs 715 crore, had promised to marry Shree.
Gradually, Vijay convinced her to invest money in allegedly legitimate business opportunities and take loans from friends and relatives, which were deposited in several bank accounts in installments amounting to Rs 1.75 crores.
During a number of gatherings, he presented his father, Krishnappa B Gowda (alias Bore Gowda UJ), and a woman called Sushideepa K Gowda (alias Soumya) as his family. Later, police revealed that Soumya was actually his wife and the mother of his child, and not his sister as he claimed.
When Shree requested repayment, Vijay allegedly provided forged court orders claiming that his accounts were frozen, and later, he paid back just about 22.5 lakh, leaving the rest of the money unpaid.
The case has been filed by police under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Vijay Raj Gowda, Bore Gowda UJ, and Soumya, and further investigations are being conducted against the three.
