Victim Allegedly Defrauded and Assaulted by Somdutt Kaushik, Faridabad, Haryana, India
This source-based behavioral analysis does not establish a clinical diagnosis, motive, or legal finding.
The case involves structured romance scamming and financial exploitation perpetrated by Somdutt Kaushik against multiple women seeking marriage. Utilizing false identity, fabricated official credentials, and simulated family endorsement, the suspect systematically built trust to extract financial assets and engage in coercive sexual relationships.
The relationship was constructed around asymmetric trust and deceptive framing. The suspect projected an impression of high social and professional standing, reinforced by accomplices posing as respectable family members, while systematically isolating and exploiting the victim financially.
The pathway progressed from initial online contact to fake professional credentialing, formal engagement rites, coercive vehicle loan acquisition, escalating cash demands under crisis fabrications, and subsequent threats when exposed.
Each entry separates the reported behavior or state from the analytical strength of the available narration.
| Behavior / construct | Person / subject | Detailed case context | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deception or concealment Behavioral pattern | Somdutt Kaushik SuspectFormer Fiance of the victim |
Somdutt Kaushik established contact with the victim using the fake persona Rakshit Sharma, supported by photos in uniform. He maintained false identity claims regarding his residence, employment, and family background to gain trust. Context or trigger: Creating matrimonial website profile Reported expression: Assumed false name, fabricated GST Inspector occupation, and produced edited ID documents. |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Financial abuse Control dynamics | Somdutt Kaushik SuspectFormer Fiance of the victim |
The suspect coerced the victim into taking a 16 lakh rupee car loan in her name, took possession of the car, utilized her credit cards, and repeatedly demanded cash under false medical pretexts. Context or trigger: Establishing romantic commitment Reported expression: Extorted vehicle financing, credit card payments, and cash transfers. |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Help-seeking or disclosure Coping response | Case-wide |
When initial police reporting yielded no progress, the victim investigated the suspect's background independently, located his real village, gathered evidence, and pursued case transfer to Surajkund Police Station. Context or trigger: Inaction by local police station Reported expression: Victim conducted self-directed investigation and contacted law enforcement. |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Suicidal ideation or behavior Suicidal behavior | Case-wide |
The emotional trauma and severe financial ruin resulting from the fraud led the victim and at least one other target in Gurgaon to attempt suicide. Context or trigger: Severe emotional shock and financial devastation Reported expression: Reported suicide attempts by victim and another targeted woman. |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Co-offender facilitation Offender behavior | Suddad Kaushik AccompliceRelative of the offender |
The suspect's maternal uncle reinforced the false narratives regarding employment and status to the victim's family, and actively negotiated out-of-court settlements in previous cases. Context or trigger: Deceptive scheme execution and legal disputes Reported expression: Corroborated false identity details and managed legal defense/settlements. |
Narrative-supported psychological state Confidence: Moderate |
| Adaptive coping Coping response | Case-wide |
The victim systematically gathered physical evidence, retrieved blocked contacts from the suspect's phone, contacted other affected women, and successfully advocated for legal prosecution. Context or trigger: Discovery of systemic fraud Reported expression: Systematic collection of evidence and coordination with police. |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
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The suspect posted uniformed photographs and false credentials on Shadi.com under the name Rakshit Sharma to target women seeking marriage.
Through frequent phone calls involving accomplices and a formal roka ceremony, the suspect established trust and extracted gold gifts.
The suspect coerced the victim into financing a 16 lakh rupee car, took the vehicle, and demanded cash transfers using fabricated medical emergencies.
The victim unmasked the suspect's identity in Junedha village, secured case transfer to Surajkund Police Station, and facilitated his re-arrest and police remand.
Arrows show the sequence described in the source narrative; they do not prove that one psychological state caused the next event.
Analysis is based on journalistic coverage, victim interviews, and official police statements. Direct clinical evaluation of the offender or victims was not conducted.