The D.N. Nagar Police in Mumbai have taken legal action against a 46-year-old woman following accusations made by a UK-based Indian man. The man claimed that the woman deceitfully acquired over Rs 15.72 lakh from him by promising marriage and withholding information about her past relationships.
The complainant, Amit Gadhvi, originally from Jamnagar in Gujarat and currently residing in Leicester, UK, encountered the accused, identified as Rekha Hamir Solanki, on a matrimonial website in July 2020. Gadhvi, who had created a profile post-divorce, engaged with Solanki, who portrayed herself as a divorcee from Andheri West, Mumbai, with a teenage daughter.
Allegedly, Solanki built trust with Gadhvi over time and requested financial aid for various reasons like visa expenses, air tickets, rent, and emergencies. Believing in a future together, Gadhvi transferred money through Western Union multiple times between July 2020 and July 2021, totaling Rs 15.72 lakh.
Gadhvi’s doubts arose upon discovering Solanki’s undisclosed marriages and financial deceptions with other men. Despite efforts by Solanki and her family to continue the relationship, Gadhvi ceased financial support in July 2021. Subsequently, a case has been filed against Solanki under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code for cheating, with an ongoing investigation into the matter.
