Mangaluru: A businessman from Belthangady in Dakshina Kannada district has alleged that a woman he met through a matrimony app cheated him of more than Rs 87 lakh after repeatedly seeking money on various pretexts over several months.

According to the complaint, the businessman came into contact with the accused, identified as Anisha Palanna (35), through a matrimony app in May 2024. The two remained in regular contact over the phone.

The complainant alleged that between September 26, 2024, and January 20, 2025, the woman contacted him several times and persuaded him to transfer money, citing different reasons. Trusting her, he transferred funds in multiple instalments to various bank accounts.

In all, the complainant claims to have transferred Rs 87,22,710. However, he alleged that the woman later became unreachable and failed to return the money, leading him to suspect that he had been cheated.

Based on the complaint, the Belthangady police have registered a case under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and have launched an investigation.