Swipe, Meet, Rob: Bengaluru Dating App Meet Ends in ₹20 Lakh Gold Heist

Two people have been arrested for allegedly robbing gold jewellery worth around ₹20 lakh from a house in Bengaluru after a meeting arranged through a dating app turned into a robbery.

The incident took place at a house in the Chandra Layout–Nagarbhavi area, where a man had invited a person he met online to meet him while staying at a friend’s house. 

The accused allegedly threatened him with a knife and fled with 226 grams of gold jewellery. 

The arrested persons have been identified as Nazia and Syed Mousheen. Police said the arrests were made following a complaint lodged by Raju, the house owner. 

Online Connection, Offline Crime

The home owner, a private company employee, had left for his residence in Hesaraghatta after handing over the keys to his friend Harshavardhan, who was allowed to stay at the house for a day.

Rohit’s wife had travelled to Tamil Nadu a day earlier.

During Rohit’s absence, Harshavardhan reportedly connected with a woman through a dating app and invited her to the house.

The visitor arrived wearing a face mask, but Harshavardhan allegedly realised after the meeting began that the person was a transgender individual posing as a woman.

The visitor then allegedly called another person to the house. The two began searching the cupboards, prompting Harshavardhan to question them. 

They allegedly threatened him with a knife, took gold jewellery worth around ₹20 lakh and fled.

Robbers Flee With Gold Worth ₹20 Lakh 

The stolen jewellery reportedly weighed around 226 grams and included several ornaments kept in the house. Its estimated value was put at approximately ₹20 lakh.

After learning about the incident, the house owner returned and lodged a complaint with the Chandra Layout police.

A robbery case was registered, and investigators subsequently arrested the two suspects. Police are continuing their investigation and questioning the accused to establish the full circumstances of the incident and trace the stolen valuables.

Police Investigation Underway

The arrests mark a key development in the case, which began with a meeting arranged through an online dating platform. Investigators are expected to establish the sequence of events and determine whether the stolen jewellery can be recovered.

The incident also serves as a reminder to exercise caution when arranging meetings with people first encountered online, particularly when inviting someone to a private residence. The allegations against the arrested individuals remain subject to the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.