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Crime
Chhattisgarh Man Charged with Faking Rs 48 Lakh Salary in Marriage Fraud Case
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM
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A resident of Chhattisgarh has been accused of fabricating a salary of Rs 48 lakh and false wealth claims to deceive a prospective spouse.
A man from Chhattisgarh has been formally accused of presenting a fabricated monthly salary of Rs 48 lakh and inflating his financial assets to secure a marriage. The allegations suggest that the false income and wealth figures were deliberately used to persuade a prospective partner and their family during matrimonial negotiations.
Investigators say the deception was uncovered after the bride‑to‑be’s relatives raised doubts about the authenticity of the documents presented by the accused. Preliminary inquiries revealed inconsistencies between the claimed earnings and the man’s actual financial records, prompting a criminal complaint.
The case has been registered under sections pertaining to fraud and cheating in marriage, and the accused is currently under police custody pending further investigation. Authorities have warned that similar matrimonial scams are on the rise, urging individuals to verify financial claims before finalising alliances.
Legal experts note that misrepresenting income in a marriage context can attract severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines, especially when the deceit leads to financial loss or emotional distress for the aggrieved party.
Investigators say the deception was uncovered after the bride‑to‑be’s relatives raised doubts about the authenticity of the documents presented by the accused. Preliminary inquiries revealed inconsistencies between the claimed earnings and the man’s actual financial records, prompting a criminal complaint.
The case has been registered under sections pertaining to fraud and cheating in marriage, and the accused is currently under police custody pending further investigation. Authorities have warned that similar matrimonial scams are on the rise, urging individuals to verify financial claims before finalising alliances.
Legal experts note that misrepresenting income in a marriage context can attract severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines, especially when the deceit leads to financial loss or emotional distress for the aggrieved party.