'Suitor' on matrimonial website dupes widow of Rs 43 lakh

February 18, 2015

Mumbai, Feb 18: A widow from Dongri was cheated of her life’s savings by an unscrupulous man posing as a suitor on a matrimonial website. The victim realised she’d been duped only after the accused man stopped taking her phone calls, after having taken more than Rs 43 lakh of her money. The case has been registered with the Dongri police.

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According to the police, the 42-year-old woman, a nurse by profession, lost her husband in 1996. He used to work in the Merchant Navy and died when his ship sank. An officer from the Dongri police, requesting anonymity, said, “Since the time her husband died, she wished to marry again.

So, after consulting her 21-year-old daughter, she posted her profile on a matrimonial website in February 2014. By the end of that month, a man posing as one Henry Young Smith struck up a conversation online.” The duo exchanged phone numbers and began talking on the phone.

The complainant, in her statement to the police, said she had grown emotionally attached to Smith. By the end of March, Smith began asking for financial help saying his mother was admitted in hospital. “The accused claimed he was originally from UK, but had recently shifted to the US due to work issues.

The first transaction took place on March 29, 2014 after he claimed his mother was serious and admitted to the ICU. The man said his cash was in possession of his business partner, and that he would return the victim’s money as soon as he got it,” the officer said.

The accused continued to extract money from the unsuspecting woman and till November 15, 2014, the victim had transferred Rs 43,42,129 through 16 different transactions. “Smith either took money on the pretext of his mother’s illness, or saying he had lost his ATM card. Thinking it was an emergency, the woman helped him.”

The nurse realised she had been cheated when she asked for her money and even called him to meet her in Mumbai. However, Smith started ignoring the woman and stopped receiving her phone calls. The victim then approached Commissioner of Police Rakesh Maria, who sent her application to Dongri police station.

After police made initial inquiries, they registered the case on February 7. The woman also told the police she had no money left. Neetu Tayade, assistant police inspector and investigating officer in the case, confirmed said, “We sent letters to the banks from where she transferred her money.

We are investigating the case and trying to trace the accused who has been duping women across the city.” The accused has been booked under Section 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of the Indian Penal Code, along with Section 66D of the Information Technology Act.

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The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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