Moga: Moga police have registered a case against four members of a family for allegedly duping a resident of Machike village of around ₹46 lakh by promising to arrange a matrimonial alliance for his brother with a woman who would later be settled in Canada. The accused allegedly collected the money on the pretext of visa processing, travel-related expenses and other arrangements but neither fulfilled their commitments nor returned the amount.
The accused have been identified as Veerpal Kaur, her father Sukhjinder Singh, her mother Kamaljeet Kaur and Sukhvinder Kaur, all residents of Dharmkot. A case has been registered at Nihal Singh Wala police station following a complaint submitted by Jagdeep Singh, 40, a resident of Machike village in Nihal Singh Wala tehsil.
According to the complaint, Jagdeep Singh approached the accused after they allegedly offered to arrange a matrimonial alliance for his brother Jorawar Singh, who is currently residing in the United States under refugee status. The accused allegedly proposed that Jorawar would marry Veerpal Kaur and assured the family that she would subsequently be sent to Canada and permanently settled there with the support of the family.
The complainant’s family allegedly relied on these assurances and agreed to proceed with the proposed arrangement. The accused then allegedly demanded money at different stages, citing visa processing, documentation, travel expenses and other requirements connected with the proposed settlement.
Over a period of time, the family allegedly paid approximately ₹46 lakh to the accused. However, according to the complaint, the promised matrimonial and immigration arrangements did not materialise. When the family allegedly sought fulfillment of the commitments and return of the money, the accused failed to resolve the matter.
Jagdeep Singh submitted his complaint to the police on February 28. During the subsequent investigation, police examined the allegations and the financial transactions cited by the complainant. The inquiry reportedly found prima facie evidence supporting the allegations of cheating and an alleged conspiracy involving the four accused.
Based on the findings, police registered an FIR under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, relating to cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property, and Section 120-B, relating to criminal conspiracy.
The case highlights the risks faced by families seeking overseas immigration opportunities through matrimonial arrangements and informal intermediaries. Promises of quick settlement in countries such as Canada and the United States can involve substantial financial demands, particularly when visa processing, documentation and travel arrangements are presented as part of a package.
Police are now investigating the complete flow of the ₹46 lakh allegedly paid by the complainant’s family. Investigators are also expected to examine communications, payment records and other documents connected with the proposed marriage and immigration arrangements to establish the sequence of events and determine whether additional persons were involved.
The police have not indicated whether any arrests have been made so far. Further investigation is under way to verify the allegations and establish the individual roles of the accused.
The case also underlines the importance of independently verifying immigration claims, visa procedures and matrimonial assurances before making large financial payments. Families planning overseas settlement are advised to rely on documented agreements and authorised channels rather than handing over substantial amounts solely on verbal promises.
The allegations against the four accused are yet to be proved in court, and the investigation remains in progress.
