Bhopal Police to Probe Fake Marriage Racket Involving 25 Men and Multiple Gang Members
Bhopal police have announced an investigation into a fake marriage racket being run from the city. The racket was exposed after Rajasthan police arrested Anuradha Paswan, who had forged marriages with 25 men, duping them of their cash and jewelry. Anuradha, a resident of Kalyan Nagar, was found to be an active member of the gang, with evidence of her dealings with various agents through her mobile phone. The gang had a hierarchical structure, with other women members, including Roshni, Sunita, and Arjun, playing key roles. The gang members would take a fee of Rs 2 lakh from the candidates, with Anuradha receiving Rs 50,000 per transaction.
Key Takeaways:
- Anuradha Paswan, a resident of Kalyan Nagar, was arrested by Rajasthan police for marrying 25 men and fleeing with their cash and jewelry.
- Anuradha was an active member of a fake marriage racket involving multiple gang members, including women posing as brides.
- The gang members would take a fee of Rs 2 lakh from the candidates, with Anuradha receiving a commission of Rs 50,000 per transaction.
- Evidence of Anuradha's dealings with various agents was found on her mobile phone.
- Other gang members, including Roshni, Sunita, Arjun, Golu, Mazboot Singh, and Raghuveer, were also identified, with some residing in Bhopal.
- Police officials suspect that there may be more people involved in the racket.
- The gang's hierarchical structure and commission-based payment system are being investigated by Bhopal police.
Statistics:
- 25 men were duped by Anuradha Paswan in fake marriages.
- Anuradha received a commission of Rs 50,000 per transaction.
- The gang members took a fee of Rs 2 lakh from the candidates.
- Evidence of Anuradha's dealings with 5 different agents was found on her mobile phone.
- 6 other gang members were identified, with some residing in different areas of Bhopal.
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