China November 29, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau) – Recently a new scam has come to light in China, in which some women earned Rs 35 lakh (300,000 yuan) in just three months through ‘flash marriage’. This case is especially related to Guizhou province of southwestern China, where the police have started action against matchmaking agencies.
What is the method of the scam?
‘Flash marriage’ is a method in which a woman, after marrying a person, immediately cheats him and runs away or pressurizes him for divorce. In this scam, some matchmaking agencies present these women as ‘brides’ and force them to sign contracts with men for marriage. In return, men have to pay a huge amount. After marriage, the woman often ends the marriage within a few days or a few weeks, that is, she runs away immediately after marriage or pressurizes the men to get a divorce. In this way, both the agencies and the women together cheat a huge amount.
Police action and investigation
According to a court in Guiyang city of Guizhou province, the police have received about 180 complaints related to flash marriages since March last year. This case points to a big fraud, where men are being cheated of lakhs of rupees. Seeing the seriousness of the matter, the police have raided the related agencies.
How did the women earn Rs 35 lakh?
The women involved in this scam earned 300,000 yuan (about Rs 35 lakh) in just a few months. A former customer service representative said that the agencies had no shortage of male clients. They used to select a male client from 40 to 50 candidates every day and match them for blind dates. These men were prepared for marriage, and then deceived after marriage.
Why is this scam happening?
Due to the increasing number of online matchmaking sites and agencies, people try to quickly find a partner for their marriage. The advantage of these sites is that they make the process easy and fast, but it also increases the possibility of fraud and exploitation. On one hand, such scams cause mental and financial harm to men, on the other hand, it also increases the feeling of distrust and insecurity in the society.
Police statement
The police have started investigation in this case and the officials have warned that strict action will be taken against the persons involved in such fraud cases. Police say that they need the cooperation of society and citizens to stop such scams. This case is a warning that we should be cautious about the activities related to online dating and matchmaking agencies. People need to be more cautious and aware to avoid such fraud cases.
Summary
A woman reportedly earned 35 lakh rupees in just three months by engaging in a ‘flash marriage’ scam. This new scheme involves quick, often fraudulent marriages where one party deceives the other for financial gain, such as taking advantage of dowries, property, or other assets. The scam has raised concerns over the rise of such deceptive practices, and authorities are investigating how these ‘flash marriages’ operate and affect unsuspecting individuals.