The gang’s scheme involved arranging sham weddings
Police in Lahore have arrested a four-member gang involved in a series of fake marriage scams.
Members of the gang posed as a bride and marriage officiant to rob unsuspecting families.
The Organised Crime Unit (OCU) of Punjab Police carried out a raid in the Defence area, leading to the arrests of the group.
This included the fake bride, a Nikah Khawan, and two accomplices.
Authorities identified the suspects as Sajid Bashir, Muhammad Naeem, Muqaddas Bibi, and Allah Rakhi, with one of them being the ringleader.
The gang’s scheme involved arranging sham weddings with affluent families, only to rob them the following day.
After securing the marriage, two male members of the gang would visit the groom’s home under false pretences.
They would then proceed to take the family hostage and flee with valuables, including cash and gold jewellery.
Police officials confirmed that the arrested suspects have confessed to multiple incidents of fraud and robbery.
During the operation, authorities recovered stolen cash, gold ornaments, and bridal attire used to execute their scams.
DSP Raees Ahmed Khan of the Organised Crime Unit stated that the suspects were tracked and arrested using advanced investigation techniques.
The police are continuing their investigation to identify any other individuals involved in the scheme and to recover additional stolen assets.
The case has sparked concerns over the rising trend of marriage scams.
In a similar incident in Karachi’s Orangi Town, police arrested a man accused of running a sham marriage network that targeted women.
Victims reported being lured into marriages, only to be abandoned after their money was taken.
Families seeking matrimonial alliances are being warned to exercise caution and verify details before proceeding with any wedding arrangements.
The public is concerned due to the rising number of such calculated marriage frauds.
One person wrote on social media:
“Pairs are made in heaven and marriage scams are made in Pakistan.”
Another commented: “Pakistanis are only going to use their brains when it comes to such frauds.”
A third added: “Marriage is scary what if she turns out to be a fake bride.”
Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are intensifying their crackdown on such fraudulent activities.
As investigations continue, police are urging victims of similar scams to come forward and report their cases.
Authorities have vowed to take strict action against those involved in fraudulent marriage schemes.
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