marriage fraud
Police Bust Fake Marriage Racket in Maharashtra After Bride's Escape Attempt
Dec 10, 2025 12:43 am CST
Maharashtra police uncovered a sophisticated fake marriage racket after arresting a runaway bride who attempted to flee hours after her wedding ceremony. The scam involved collecting money from grooms for arranged marriages with no intention of establishing legitimate matrimonial relationships. Authorities are investigating multiple suspects including a marriage agent, document forgers, and family members involved in the fraudulent operation centered in Beed district.
Woman Arrested in Gurugram for Running Elaborate Marriage Fraud Scheme Across Multiple States
Oct 17, 2025 03:04 am CST
Rajasthan Police have arrested a woman in Gurugram who was part of a family-run scheme that arranged fraudulent marriages with wealthy families before fleeing with cash and valuables. The suspect, who had evaded authorities for a year, was part of a sophisticated operation where women posed as brides but disappeared days after the wedding ceremonies.
Tim Hortons Manager Fired After Offering Teen $20,000 to Marry Brother for Canadian Residency
Oct 01, 2025 03:56 pm CST
A Tim Hortons manager in Ontario was terminated after offering a 17-year-old employee approximately $15,000-$20,000 to marry her Indian brother to help him secure permanent residency in Canada. The incident, reported to the Ontario Provincial Police by the teen's uncle, is being investigated as potential marriage fraud under Canadian law, which prohibits procuring feigned marriages with penalties of up to five years imprisonment.