{
  "id": 11691349,
  "title": "Navi Mumbai: Airoli Civil Engineer Duped Of ₹13.43 Lakh By Man Who Promised Marriage After Meeting On Matrimonial Site",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/navi-mumbai-airoli-civil-engineer-duped-of-13-43-lakh-by-man-who",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T12:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/navi-mumbai-airoli-civil-engineer-duped-of-1343-lakh-by-man-who-promised-marriage-after-meeting-on-matrimonial-site"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Navi Mumbai, a civil engineer from Airoli found herself duped of Rs 13.43 lakh by a man who promised marriage after meeting her on a matrimonial website. Rabale police have registered a case against the accused, 29-year-old Anvay Shrikant Pawar from Versova, and are actively searching for him. The incident unfolded when the woman, residing in Sector 3, Airoli, registered herself on a matrimonial website in search of a compatible partner. Pawar, who also resided in Andheri West, Versova, contacted her through the website and gradually built a rapport with her. He presented himself as well-employed and expressed his willingness to marry her. The police revealed that Pawar went as far as speaking to the woman's father and gaining the family's trust through discussions about the marriage. Following the establishment of the relationship, he allegedly began seeking money from the woman under various pretexts, primarily for investments and personal expenses. Trusting him, she transferred the sum of Rs 13.43 lakh to him through online transactions on multiple occasions. However, after receiving the money, Pawar allegedly started avoiding discussions about the marriage, and the woman became suspicious. She started inquiring about him, which led her to realize that she had been deceived. Initially, the woman sought help from the cyber helpline (1930) and subsequently lodged a complaint with Rabale police. Authorities advise individuals seeking matrimonial matches online to verify the identity, employment details, and background of the person before engaging in financial transactions. They also caution against trusting a prospective partner who repeatedly requests money for investments or personal expenses.",
  "summary": "Navi Mumbai: A 28-year-old civil engineer from Airoli was allegedly duped of Rs 13.43 lakh by a 29-year-old Versova man who approached her through a matrimonial website and promised to marry her. Rabale police have registered a case against the accused and launched a search for him. Contact Through Matrimonial Site The woman, who lives in Sector 3, Airoli, had registered herself on a matrimonial…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}