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Gujarat Man Held For Raping 15 Women He Met On Matrimonial Sites Posing As Delhi Crime Branch Officer

by TLAteam February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
written by TLAteam February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
Gujarat Man Held For Raping 15 Women He Met On Matrimonial Sites Posing As Delhi Crime Branch Officer

The Waliv police in Vasai East have arrested a 26-year-old man from Gujarat for allegedly raping over 15 women he met on matrimonial websites over the past two and a half years, under the pretense of marriage. The accused, identified as Himanshu Yogeshbhai Panchal, a resident of Ahmedabad, had reportedly created a fake profile on these platforms, posing as a Delhi crime branch officer attached to the cyber security division.

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According to the police, Panchal’s fake profile portrayed him as a wealthy individual with multiple properties, adding to his deceptive allure. He would initiate contact with young women on matrimonial sites, gain their trust, and invite them to hotels in Vasai, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. During these meetings, he would promise marriage, present them with fake diamond jewelry, and coerce them into physical relationships on the very first encounter.

Beyond sexual exploitation, Panchal allegedly extorted money from his victims by fabricating emergencies. Once he had extracted financial and physical benefits, he would sever all communication, leaving the victims devastated.

The conman’s string of alleged crimes came to light when a 31-year-old woman from Mira Road approached the Waliv police on February 6, She reported that Panchal had contacted her through a matrimonial site, gained her trust by gifting a diamond necklace, which was later discovered to be fake and then raped her. She provided the police with details of two hotels in Vasai and Ahmedabad where the assaults had occurred.

Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Sanap of Waliv police station revealed that Panchal had a smooth-talking demeanor and fluent English, which helped him manipulate his victims. “He was a sweet talker who impressed women with his good English. He used five phones and an Apple laptop and always relied on hotel WiFi and WhatsApp for communication to avoid detection,” Sanap Said.

The police conducted a technical investigation, tracing Panchal’s digital footprint to Ahmedabad, where he was arrested. Authorities are now investigating whether more women were targeted by Panchal, as his method suggests a calculated and repeated pattern of exploitation.

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