3Photo© hindustantimes.comMass wedding fraud in Uttar Pradesh: Brides garland themselves, 15 arrested
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At least 15 people, including two government personnel, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district allegedly for being involved in a huge wedding fraud. The scam came to light when a video depicting brides garlanding themselves at a mass wedding event went viral on social media.
Authorities reported that approximately 568 couples participated in the event. However, investigations revealed that several individuals were paid. (Screengrab)
Additionally, the footage revealed certain individuals dressed as grooms concealing their faces. This community wedding took place on January 25.
“ I went there to see the wedding. They made me sit there. They said that they will give me money. Many were being made to sit,
Raj Kumar,
Women Garland Themselves, Men Hide Faces: Mass Wedding Fraud Unearthed