The complainant, Amit Gadhvi, originally from Jamnagar in Gujarat and currently residing in Leicester, United Kingdom, reportedly came into contact with the accused, Rekha Hamir Solanki, through a matrimonial website in July 2020. According to the complaint, Gadhvi had created a profile on the platform following his divorce and was actively seeking a life partner.
Police stated that after connecting through the matrimonial portal, the two began communicating regularly through WhatsApp calls and messages. During these interactions, Solanki allegedly presented herself as a divorcee living in Andheri West in Mumbai and claimed to have a teenage daughter.
As their relationship developed, the accused allegedly gained Gadhvi’s trust and repeatedly sought financial assistance on various grounds, including visa processing expenses, air tickets, rent, personal needs, and emergency requirements. Believing the relationship would culminate in marriage, Gadhvi allegedly transferred money through Western Union on multiple occasions between July 2020 and July 2021.
Authorities further noted that the complainant initially sent funds to support visa applications and travel arrangements for Solanki and her daughter to visit the United Kingdom. The woman and her daughter subsequently travelled to the UK in November 2020, during which an engagement ceremony was allegedly conducted in the presence of friends and family members.
While in the United Kingdom, Gadhvi also allegedly purchased an iPhone worth approximately £1,200 for Solanki’s daughter and provided additional cash and travel-related financial support. He further claimed that he continued sending money even after Solanki returned to India.
According to the complaint, the total amount transferred by Gadhvi stood at 15,669 British Pounds, equivalent to approximately ₹15.72 lakh.
The case took a turn after the complainant allegedly learned through mutual acquaintances that Solanki had been involved in multiple marriages and had previously taken money from other men under similar promises of marriage. Upon confrontation, she allegedly admitted to having been married three times. Gadhvi also alleged that she concealed a relationship with another man.
Realising he had been deceived, Gadhvi stopped sending money in July 2021. Despite repeated attempts by Solanki, her daughter, and her sister to persuade him to continue the relationship, he refused further contact. The complainant further alleged that he was later blocked on WhatsApp by the accused.
Based on the complaint, the D.N. Nagar Police have registered a case against Rekha Hamir Solanki under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code for cheating. Officials have initiated an investigation and are currently examining financial transactions and supporting evidence submitted by the complainant.
The case underscores growing concerns over matrimonial fraud cases facilitated through digital platforms, where emotional trust is allegedly exploited for financial gain across international borders.
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