Amritsar Groom Shocked as Bride Disappears Before Wedding in Alleged Matrimonial Scam
Amritsar Groom Arrives With Baraat, Finds Bride and Venue Missing in Alleged Wedding Scam
Moga, Punjab – June 12, 2025: In a shocking and bizarre incident, a man from Amritsar was left humiliated after arriving with his wedding procession (baraat) in Moga on June 10, only to find the bride and her entire family missing—and the wedding venue not even booked.
The case, which is being viewed as a suspected matrimonial scam, has sparked concern about the growing number of online wedding frauds and the dangers of arranging marriages without proper verification.
Groom Left Stunned, Wedding Turns Into Nightmare
The groom, whose identity has not yet been officially disclosed, had travelled with family and friends to Royal Palace, Moga, expecting to celebrate his big day. The arrangements were supposedly made by the bride’s family, who claimed to be based in the United Kingdom but originally from Moga, Punjab.
However, when the groom’s side reached the venue, they were informed by staff that no booking had been made in their name, nor were there any signs of the bride’s family.
Groom’s Family Speaks Out
According to Manpreet Kaur, the groom’s sister-in-law, the marriage had been arranged several months ago through phone calls and WhatsApp messages. Manpreet said that the bride was her cousin and had claimed her family would fly in from the UK for the ceremony.
“They told us the wedding venue was booked at Royal Palace in Moga and confirmed the date as June 10. We spoke to them yesterday as well, and they assured us everything was ready. But today, there’s no trace of them,” Manpreet told The Indian Express.
She further confirmed that no in-person meetings had taken place between the two families prior to the wedding, raising red flags about how loosely the arrangements were made.
Groom Searches City in Vain, Police Complaint Filed
Realizing they had been possibly duped, the groom and his family searched the city for any trace of the bride’s family but failed to locate them. Repeated calls went unanswered, and attempts to track the family were unsuccessful.
A formal police complaint has been lodged, and the case is now under investigation. Authorities suspect that this could be a premeditated fraud, potentially involving fake identities or manipulation via matrimonial platforms.
A Growing Concern: Wedding Frauds on the Rise
This isn’t the first time such an incident has surfaced. In December 2024, a man returned to India from Dubai with his baraat, only to find that the bride and her family had disappeared without a trace, in what was later confirmed as a clear case of wedding fraud.
These repeated cases have triggered widespread concern about cybercrime in matrimonial arrangements, particularly those arranged online or through distant family connections without proper background checks.
Experts Urge Verification Before Marriage Planning
Cybersecurity and matrimonial experts are warning people, especially in India’s NRI marriage ecosystem, to adopt due diligence before proceeding with wedding plans:
- Verify identity and residential proof of both parties.
- Insist on in-person meetings or video calls with full families.
- Check legal documentation for overseas citizens claiming Indian origin.
- Avoid transferring money or committing to expenses without confirmed arrangements.
Police have also advised the public to report suspicious matrimonial proposals and avoid sharing personal information with unverifiable individuals.