Woman doctor duped of over ₹30 lakh, later blackmailed by lover

Fast Summary

• A woman doctor from Alwal, Hyderabad was cheated of over ₹30 lakh by a man she was in a relationship with.
• The accused, Subrahmanyam (32) from ameenpur, met the victim through social media and built a relationship with her.
• Subrahmanyam collected ₹25 lakh in cash and 15 tolas of gold ornaments under the pretense of needing money for payments.
• When the victim proposed marriage,he threatened too leak her personal photographs on social media.
• The victim filed a complaint with the Alwal police; an examination is ongoing.

Indian Opinion analysis

this case highlights risks associated with online relationships and underscores the importance of exercising caution when sharing personal data or offering financial assistance to individuals met on social platforms. The exploitation faced by this young professional serves as a reminder that even trusted acquaintances can misuse trust for financial gain and emotional blackmail. Indian law enforcement’s swift action in registering and investigating such cases is crucial to deterring fraudsters. Awareness campaigns focusing on cyber safety and relationship scams may play an important role in preventing similar incidents.

Read more: Published – september 10,2025