Pune Woman Defrauded of Lakhs by Facebook Lover; Police Urge Caution

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News18•24-01-2026, 06:46
Pune Woman Defrauded of Lakhs by Facebook Lover; Police Urge Caution
- •A young woman in Pimpri-Chinchwad was defrauded of lakhs of rupees by a man she met on Facebook.
- •The acquaintance with Bablu Kushwah evolved from friendship to a romantic relationship, gaining her trust.
- •Kushwah emotionally appealed for money, claiming his sister's marriage, and the woman provided financial assistance.
- •After receiving the money, Kushwah avoided the woman, leading her to realize the fraud and report it to the police.
- •A case of fraud has been registered against Bablu Kushwah at Mahalunge MIDC Police Station.
Why It Matters: A Pune woman lost lakhs to a Facebook acquaintance, highlighting social media fraud risks; police urge caution.
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