MP Police bust ₹11 crore matrimonial cyber fraud racket, six arrested
Synopsis
A six-member interstate gang allegedly ran a ₹11 crore matrimonial fraud racket spanning 100-plus victims — using fake NRI profiles, WhatsApp impersonation, and a network of mule bank accounts spread across five states. The alleged mastermind was caught in Bihar; international callers may still be at large.
Key Takeaways
Mandsaur Police arrested six people from Rajasthan and Bihar on 29 September 2025 for running an interstate matrimonial cyber fraud ring.
The gang allegedly cheated victims of more than ₹11 crore across over 100 cases through matrimonial websites.
A woman from Shamgarh lost ₹7.5 lakh after gang members posed as an NRI groom and fake Customs officials .
Police analysed more than 150 mule bank accounts and SIM cards; 22 phones , 30 SIM cards , and 5 ATM cards were seized.
Authorities have frozen more than ₹8 lakh in linked bank accounts for restitution to victims.
International connections of the gang are still under investigation, according to SP Vinod Kumar Meena .
Mandsaur Police have dismantled an interstate cybercrime ring that allegedly defrauded victims of more than ₹11 crore across over 100 cases through matrimonial websites, arresting six accused from Rajasthan and Bihar, officials confirmed on Monday, 29 September 2025. The racket also has suspected international links, with callers based abroad allegedly helping gang members pose as prospective marriage partners to lure victims.
How the Fraud Operated
The investigation was triggered when a woman from Shamgarh filed a complaint stating she was contacted through a matrimonial platform by a man who claimed to be a non-resident Indian (NRI). The accused allegedly used fake photographs and introduced other gang members via WhatsApp, where they posed as the prospective groom's family members.
After building the victim's trust, the gang allegedly informed her that expensive gifts sent from abroad had been detained by Customs and demanded money for taxes and processing charges. Some members reportedly impersonated Customs officials and threatened her, leading her to transfer approximately ₹7.5 lakh into multiple bank accounts.
Arrests and Investigation Trail
Mandsaur Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar Meena said police formed a special team after registering a case at Shamgarh police station. Investigators analysed more than 150 mule bank accounts and mobile SIM cards before tracing the suspects. Five accused were arrested during raids in Jaipur, while the alleged mastermind was apprehended from Arwal district in Bihar.
'One group was involved in arranging mule bank accounts and SIM cards from places including Agra, Firozabad, Delhi, Bihar and Bhopal, while another group withdrew the money and deposited it through cash deposit machines,' Meena said.
Evidence Seized and Money Frozen
Police recovered 22 Android mobile phones, 30 mule SIM cards, and five ATM cards from the accused. The gang allegedly destroyed phones, SIM cards, passbooks, and ATM cards after bank accounts were frozen — investigators reportedly found account number slips pasted on the backs of mobile phones. Authorities have frozen more than ₹8 lakh across various bank accounts, which will be returned to victims through the due legal process.
International Links Under Probe
The case is notable for its alleged cross-border dimension. SP Meena confirmed that the investigation is continuing to establish the international connections of the gang and identify other persons involved in the racket. This comes amid a broader national pattern of matrimonial fraud syndicates that increasingly route calls through overseas numbers to evade detection — a trend flagged repeatedly by India's cybercrime authorities.
Point of View
Multi-state mule account networks, and scripted WhatsApp 'family introductions' that exploit social trust around marriage. The alleged destruction of devices after account freezing points to a professionally run operation, not opportunistic scamming. The real test for investigators is whether they can unravel the international layer before those links go cold — because without dismantling the calling infrastructure abroad, arrests at the domestic execution end will not stop the next ring.
NationPress
30 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mandsaur matrimonial cyber fraud case?
Mandsaur Police dismantled an interstate cybercrime ring that allegedly defrauded more than 100 victims of over ₹11 crore through matrimonial websites. Six accused from Rajasthan and Bihar were arrested, and the gang is suspected to have international links involving callers based abroad.
How did the matrimonial fraud gang operate?
Gang members posed as NRI prospective grooms on matrimonial platforms, then used fake WhatsApp profiles to introduce confederates as family members. They subsequently claimed expensive foreign gifts had been held by Customs and demanded money for taxes and processing charges, with some members impersonating Customs officials to threaten victims.
Who are the arrested accused and where were they caught?
Five suspects were arrested during raids in Jaipur, Rajasthan, while the alleged mastermind was apprehended from Arwal district in Bihar. All six are linked to an operation that used mule bank accounts and SIM cards sourced from multiple states including Delhi, Agra, Firozabad, Bhopal, and Bihar.
How much money has been recovered or frozen?
Police have frozen more than ₹8 lakh lying in various bank accounts linked to the fraud. The funds will be returned to the victim through the due legal process, according to officials. The total alleged fraud amount exceeds ₹11 crore.
Are there international connections to this cybercrime gang?
According to Mandsaur SP Vinod Kumar Meena, the investigation is ongoing to establish the international connections of the gang. Callers based abroad allegedly helped members target victims by posing as prospective marriage partners.
