Pimpri-Chinchwad, 15th November 2025: A man who allegedly pretended to be a professor at DY Patil College to cheat women on matrimonial websites was caught and beaten by relatives of his victims outside the Ravet campus. The confrontation took place near the main college building and quickly drew public attention, with videos of the incident spreading across social media.
Built Fake Persona to Trap Women
Investigators and family members of the victims revealed that the accused had been showcasing himself as a DY Patil College professor to gain credibility on matrimonial platforms. After establishing trust, he allegedly persuaded several women to send him large sums of money on various pretexts.
Relatives Confront, Then Assault Him
The fraud came to light when the relatives of some of the affected women located the accused near the college. Angered by the deception and financial loss, they confronted him and physically assaulted him in full public view. Bystanders captured the incident on their phones, and the clips are now circulating widely online.
Families claim the man deliberately targeted women looking for marriage, manipulating their trust by using a fabricated academic identity. They allege that he repeatedly exploited vulnerable individuals to siphon money under the guise of marriage-related commitments.
The incident has once again highlighted the surge in online matrimonial scams and the challenges in verifying profiles on such platforms. Many social media users have demanded stronger identity checks on matrimonial websites to prevent similar cases.
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