Sirsa (Haryana) | A shocking fraud case has emerged from Sirsa district where a family was allegedly first trapped through a fake marriage proposal and later cheated of several lakhs of rupees under the guise of a so-called money-doubling scheme. The victims have accused a group of individuals of systematically building trust through a fabricated relationship proposal and then exploiting them financially with the help of a self-styled godman. Police have initiated an investigation based on the complaint.
According to the complainant family, the incident began in December 2025 when a few individuals approached them claiming they had found a suitable match for their unmarried son. The accused allegedly presented photographs of a well-educated girl from a respectable background and arranged meetings between both families. Trust gradually developed, leading to further interaction.
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The family stated that they were later taken to Ghadsana in Rajasthan’s Ganganagar district, where they were introduced to the girl in person. Engagement rituals were also reportedly conducted, further strengthening their belief that the alliance was genuine. However, the situation allegedly began to change soon after.
When the family enquired about the girl’s parents, the accused reportedly told them that both were deceased. Soon after, they were introduced to a self-proclaimed spiritual figure who claimed that, due to astrological reasons, the marriage could not take place for at least three months. This explanation was allegedly used to delay the wedding and build a financial trap.
The complainants allege that during this period, the accused introduced them to a so-called “machine” that could double money. To gain their confidence, the family initially invested ₹3,000 and reportedly received ₹6,000 in return. Encouraged by this apparent success, they continued investing larger sums.
Over time, the family allegedly handed over ₹2 lakh in one transaction and another ₹2.5 lakh later, expecting similar returns. In another instance, a family member was also taken to Ghadsana, where a partial repayment was made to reinforce trust before the accused allegedly stopped all further payments.
The situation escalated when the family tried to verify the identity of the proposed bride. The accused first claimed she was unwell and later told them she had died. Eventually, they allegedly refused to return the invested money, stating that no repayment would be made.
The complainants now believe that the entire marriage proposal was a carefully planned setup designed to cheat them financially. They further alleged that other victims may have been targeted using similar fake marriage introductions and investment promises.
Police officials said that the complaint has been taken seriously and an investigation has been launched. Early findings suggest that the case may not be limited to a simple matrimonial fraud but could involve a structured financial scam using multiple layers of deception, including fake relationships and investment traps.
Investigators are currently examining bank transactions, communication records, and financial trails linked to the accused. Authorities are also trying to determine whether more individuals are involved in the network and if similar cases have been reported elsewhere.
Experts note that such frauds typically rely on emotional manipulation combined with small initial returns to build trust. Once victims are convinced, larger sums are extracted under false promises, often leaving families financially and emotionally devastated.
Police have assured that efforts are underway to trace the accused and uncover the full extent of the operation. Officials believe that further investigation may reveal a wider organised fraud network operating through fake matrimonial setups and investment schemes.
