India, Nov. 11 -- A 42-year-old man from Bengaluru has reportedly lost more than Rs.1.29 crore in an online investment fraud that began through a dating app connection. The North CEN (Cybercrime, Economic Offences, and Narcotics) Police have filed a case and initiated a detailed investigation into the matter.

As per the FIR lodged on November 7, the victim, identified as Jagadish C, was approached by unknown individuals on the Quack Quack dating platform, said a report by the NDTV. Over time, the fraudsters gained his confidence and enticed him to invest in an online trading website that promised large profits from international stock markets.

One of the accused, a woman named Meghana Reddy, allegedly played a key role in convincing Jag...