Hyderabad Businesswoman kidnaps anchor after being duped by fake matrimonial profile

Hyderabad: A businesswoman was arrested for allegedly stalking and kidnapping a television anchor after an unknown person, impersonating as him, duped her in Hyderabad.

According to reports, the businesswoman identified as Bhogireddy Trisha, the Managing Director of five startup companies, kidnapped the television anchor Pranav Sistla. She allegedly kidnapped him after was duped for Rs 40 lakh by an unknown individual who used Pranav’s photo in his profile on a matrimonial site.

Reportedly, Bhogireddy Trisha came into contact with the unknown man through the a matrimonial website two years ago. As their conversation progressed, the duo started talking WhatsApp and Instagram. After their relation grew, the man asked her for investment in his business, promising good returns.

According to police reports, Bhogireddy Trisha allegedly paid Rs 40 lakh to the person via UPI. However, after receiving the money, the unknown person started avoiding her.

After realizing that she has been duped, Trisha the phone number given on that profile, which turned out to be of Pranav. Meanwhile, Pranav informed her that some unknown person named Chaitanya Reddy used his photo and created fake accounts on the matrimony site. He also informed that he has even lodged a complaint with the cyber cell.

Following the conversation, Pranav blocked her phone number. However, the woman planned to kidnap Pranav to sort out things.

She took help of another person working in her office for the crime and offered him Rs 50,000. He later installed an Apple AirTag on the victim’s car to stalk and monitor his movements.

As per official reports, on February 11, a group organised by the businesswoman kidnapped the victim and took him to her office. They also assaulted him. Fortunately, Pranav managed to escape from the place.