Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Fake Marriage Racket Busted in Jammu; Five Arrested
A group of people in Jammu were caught running a fake marriage scheme.
They would trick men into marrying a fake bride, then steal money from them shortly after the wedding.
The police arrested five people, including the "bride" and other members of the group.
They targeted men who had difficulty finding a spouse.
The police are warning people to be careful and report any similar incidents.
Police arrested five people in Jammu for a fake marriage racket.
The gang arranged fake marriages to extort money from grooms.
The "bride" and accomplices would flee shortly after the wedding.
Five cases have been discovered so far, mainly in Akhnoor and Nagrota.
The racket targeted vulnerable individuals, particularly those struggling to find partners.
- Who
- Police arrested five people, including the "bride", and other accomplices.
- What
- A fake marriage racket was busted in Jammu.
- When
- Recently, with arrests made on Saturday.
- Where
- Jammu, primarily in Akhnoor and Nagrota.
- Why
- To extort money from unsuspecting grooms.
- Offense
- Fake marriage scam
- Location
- Jammu
- Arrests
- 5
- Main Target
- Unsuspecting grooms
- Key Players
- Deepak Kumar, Vikas Kumar, Arun Kumar, Istakhar, and Kusum Lata (the "bride")