Hyderabad cybercrime police arrest two from Tirupati over matrimonial fraud

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad cybercrime police successfully apprehended two individuals involved in a matrimonial fraud case on January 25, 2025. The accused have been identified as Tamma Hema Mani, also known as Preeti Reddy, aged 37, and Konda Reddy, aged 42, both residents of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

The incident began in May 2024 when a 45-year-old male victim residing in Hyderabad reported that he had started communicating with an unknown woman through a divorce matrimonial app. The woman introduced herself as Dr. Prithi Reddy, a cardiologist with MBBS and MD qualifications, and claimed to be divorced. Over time, the two became close friends on various social media platforms, and the woman eventually proposed marriage, which the victim accepted.

However, shortly after, the woman claimed that she needed money for the treatment of a patient. Trusting her, the victim transferred a huge amount. The woman later contacted him again, stating that her mother had passed away and urgently needed more financial assistance. In total, the victim transferred ₹4,97,200 through multiple transactions, only to realize that he had been deceived.

Modus Operandi:

The accused would contact victims via social media platforms, WhatsApp calls, and messages under the pretext of marriage proposals. Once trust was established, they would ask for financial help under various pretenses, ultimately defrauding the victims.

A team led by Inspector Madhulatha, including Sub-Inspector Praneetha, Police Constables Sagar, Bhaskar, and WPC Praneetha, successfully solved the case in Andhra Pradesh. The local police coordinated the operation.

Public Advisory:

In response to this growing trend, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise caution when engaging with individuals online. "Matrimonial frauds are on the rise. Always verify, be cautious, and don’t fall for promises that seem too good to be true," the advisory states.

The police highlight that online matrimonial sites have become popular targets for fraudsters who create fake profiles to gain victims' trust before asking for money under various pretexts. These scams can leave victims both emotionally devastated and financially drained.

Residents are urged to conduct thorough background checks before trusting someone, avoid sharing sensitive personal information with strangers, and be particularly skeptical if an individual requests financial assistance early in the relationship. Additionally, the public is advised to report any instances of cybercrime fraud immediately by dialing 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in.

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Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two individuals, Tamma Hema Mani (37) and Konda Reddy (42), involved in a matrimonial fraud case. A 45-year-old victim… pic.twitter.com/gZ12Ma1jzf

— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) January 25, 2025