Feds Take Over Accused Online “Romeo” Case

Authorities say they've finally uncovered man's actual name as the investigation continues

The case of an accused online Romeo who started relationships with at least three Philadelphia women before allegedly stealing their identities and money has been turned over to federal authorities.

Jaitass Dahnoa, who went by the name of Jay D. Singh, is facing a slew of charges for allegedly tricking women into relationships and then stealing from them.

Authorities believe Dahnoa assumed the identity of deceased University of Pennsylvania alumni Jay D. Singh while working at the school.

As Singh, investigators say Dahnoa participated in an online dating website and started long-term relationships with at least three women in Philadelphia and over several months or years, stole almost $40,000 from them.

Dahnoa allegedly weaved an intricate bed of lies, claiming he was a rich investment banker from a wealthy military family who had dual citizenship in the U.S. and U.K. He reportedly lived with two of the women at the same time and disappeared for long periods for "work travel," according to authorities.

Investigators found several fraudulent U.S. drivers' licenses allegedly used by Dahnoa as well as a U.S. passport in Singh's name and Indian passport in his name.

The U.S. Secret Service and FBI were investigating the document fraud and his use of aliases, officials said.

After the case was first reported by NBC Philadelphia on Tuesday, four other women from the Philadelphia area came forward claiming to have known Dahnoa as Singh. Authorities say in those cases no financial loss was found.

But authorities say there may be additional women across the U.S. and overseas. Women in New York and London also claimed to have had a relationship with Dahnoa.

Dahnoa was transferred into federal custody Friday. He is being held on $1.5 million bail.

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