Hyderabad man held for ‘love scam’, dupes 10 women of lakhs
HYDERABAD: Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly duping around 10 women, including a minor, of lakhs of rupees by luring them into romantic relationships and extracting money.
Cyberabad Police identified the accused as Koduri Chandrasekhar Azad, also known as Arjun, a native of Guntur and currently residing in Kukatpally. Jubilee Hills police station registered the case following a complaint by a minor girl.
Used social media to target affluent women
Police said the accused allegedly targeted women from affluent backgrounds through social media. He developed relationships and later sought money, citing business investments and personal needs.
Investigators suspect a similar pattern was used to cheat nearly 10 women.
Minor allegedly duped of ₹13.11 lakh
According to police, the accused convinced a minor from Jubilee Hills to give him ₹13.11 lakh, claiming he was launching a startup.
Officials said he had earlier been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in connection with the same victim. After securing bail, he allegedly resumed contact and cheated her again.
Funds used to project wealthy lifestyle
Police suspect the accused used the money collected from victims to purchase a car and project a wealthy lifestyle. Investigators believe this image helped him gain credibility and lure more women.
Blackmail angle involving ₹9 lakh under probe
In a related development, police booked a car driver’s wife for allegedly blackmailing the minor victim. She is accused of extorting ₹9 lakh by threatening to reveal the victim’s communication with the accused to her parents. The matter is under investigation.
Another complaint registered, probe widens
A second woman filed a complaint alleging the accused cheated her in the name of love and took a gold chain. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and transferred a Zero FIR to Narsingi police station.
Police said the accused has been remanded and further investigation is underway. Officials are examining whether more victims may come forward.
