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Crime
Three Arrested in Rs 4.10 Lakh Marriage Fraud, Including ‘Robber Bride’
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 10:55 PM
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Madhya Pradesh police nabbed three suspects, among them a woman labelled the ‘robber bride’, for duping a family of Rs 4.10 lakh in a marriage‑related scam.
Madhya Pradesh law‑enforcement officials announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of orchestrating a marriage scam that netted Rs 4.10 lakh from a victim’s family. The accused include a woman who has been dubbed the “robber bride” by the media.
According to the police report, the fraudsters approached the family under the pretext of arranging a marriage, collected the money, and then attempted to flee. Three days after the money was handed over, the woman pretended to be the bride’s elder sister and helped the bride escape, prompting the investigation.
The police have seized the cash and are interrogating the suspects to uncover the full network behind the scheme. The case highlights the growing trend of matrimonial frauds in the region and underscores the need for vigilance during marriage arrangements.
Authorities have urged the public to verify the credentials of prospective in‑laws and to report any suspicious demands for money.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further arrests may follow as more details emerge.
According to the police report, the fraudsters approached the family under the pretext of arranging a marriage, collected the money, and then attempted to flee. Three days after the money was handed over, the woman pretended to be the bride’s elder sister and helped the bride escape, prompting the investigation.
The police have seized the cash and are interrogating the suspects to uncover the full network behind the scheme. The case highlights the growing trend of matrimonial frauds in the region and underscores the need for vigilance during marriage arrangements.
Authorities have urged the public to verify the credentials of prospective in‑laws and to report any suspicious demands for money.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further arrests may follow as more details emerge.