Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Punjab Woman, Daughter Duped Bachelors for Emigration Scheme
A woman and her daughter tricked seven men into thinking they would marry the daughter and move to Canada.
They showed the daughter in pictures or video calls, and the men paid up to 18 lakh rupees, but the wedding never happened.
The woman used the money, and the men were scammed.
The police found out about the scam and arrested the woman and two others.
A mother-daughter duo allegedly defrauded seven men seeking to emigrate to Canada.
The suspects used the daughter's photos and videos, promising marriage and Canadian residency.
Victims paid between 15 and 18 lakh rupees, often through bank transfers, without verifying claims.
Engagement ceremonies were held, some via video calls, with weddings perpetually delayed.
Police arrested Sukhdarshan Kaur and two others, investigating charges of fraud and criminal conspiracy.
- Who
- Sukhdarshan Kaur and her daughter Harpreet, along with accomplices, targeted bachelors.
- What
- A mother-daughter duo defrauded men seeking to immigrate to Canada.
- When
- The scheme operated for over a year, with the latest incident on July 10.
- Where
- Punjab, with engagements planned and some held in Doraha.
- Why
- To exploit the men's desire to immigrate to Canada and obtain money through fraudulent means.
Victims
Accused
The Nature of the Crime
Victims
Victims are seeking justice after being scammed.
Accused
The accused perpetrated fraud, exploiting vulnerabilities to gain money.
- Accused
- Sukhdarshan Kaur & daughter Harpreet
- Victims
- Seven bachelors
- Location of Daughter
- Surrey, Canada
- Modus Operandi
- Promises of marriage & emigration
- Financial Loss
- 15-18 lakh rupees per victim
- Legal Action
- Case filed under BNS sections 316(2), 318(4), & 61(2)
