CHENNAI: A 36-year-old man from Dharmapuri was arrested by the Anna Nagar All-Women Police on Tuesday on charges of cheating a woman police constable of cash and gold after entering into a relationship with her under the pretext of marriage. The police have seized gold, silver ornaments, mobile phones, and multiple SIM cards from him.
The 33-year-old constable, who lives in Kilpauk after separating from her husband, began receiving persistent text messages from an unknown number belonging to Singaravel, the accused, a few months ago. They developed a close rapport and he gradually convinced her to part with money on the pretext of starting a business for their future.
Believing him, she gave him Rs 3.4 lakh and a gold chain weighing six sovereigns over a period of time. When he allegedly demanded Rs 3 lakh more, she became suspicious. As she delayed payment, he reportedly threatened her. Realising she had been duped, she filed a complaint on Monday.