A software engineer working in the UK has reportedly lost nearly ₹36 lakh in an alleged online matrimony and cryptocurrency scam after being trapped by a woman who promised marriage and later convinced him to invest in crypto trading platforms.
Police have registered a cybercrime case and started an investigation.
According to the complaint, the victim, originally from Andhra Pradesh, had created a profile on a matrimonial website while searching for marriage proposals. A woman identifying herself as “Amadala Kavya” reportedly contacted him through the platform.
After he accepted the request, the two began speaking regularly over phone calls. The woman allegedly claimed she was from Vijayawada, which helped build trust quickly.
Police say that after gaining his confidence, she introduced him to cryptocurrency investments and claimed that large profits could be earned through trading.
The victim reportedly invested money in multiple phases based on instructions and links shared by the woman. Investigators say around ₹36 lakh was transferred from his ICICI Bank account to several foreign-linked banking channels, including Lloyds Bank, Monzo Bank and Revolut Bank.
The fraud reportedly came to light when the victim tried to withdraw the money. According to the complaint, the woman kept delaying the process and later stopped responding altogether. Her phone was eventually switched off.
Suspicion increased after the victim asked a friend in Vijayawada to verify the address shared by the woman. Police say the address turned out to be fake.
Following this, a complaint was filed with cybercrime police in Vijayawada.
Investigators suspect it may be a planned honey-trap style financial fraud where emotional bonding and marriage promises were allegedly used to gain trust and push cryptocurrency investments.
Police are now tracing bank transactions, phone records, digital payment trails and account details connected to the case.
The case once again highlights how online trust and financial scams are increasingly being linked through matrimony and investment platforms.
