Satara: A shocking case of marriage fraud has come to light in the state of Maharashtra, where a woman allegedly married several men and fled with cash and jewellery within days.
The accused, identified as Bhanupriya Bhaurao Bansod from Yavatmal district, is said to have cheated multiple grooms across different regions. She has created a sort of fear among families.
According to available details, Bansod married at least five to six men over a period of time. In each case, she reportedly stayed at her husband’s house for a few days to gain trust. Soon after, she escaped early in the morning, taking valuables from the house.
Victims claim they were left with no way to trace her, as the addresses and details provided were either fake or no longer valid. Police said that the woman gaslighted and manipulated men who were desperate to marry.
The case has raised concerns, especially in rural areas where marriages are often arranged through agents these days due to a lack of suitable matches.
Police sources suspect that such incidents are not isolated. Similar frauds have been reported from districts like Yavatmal, Beed, Latur, and Jalna, pointing towards the involvement of organised gangs.
In many cases, families pay large sums to agents to arrange marriages. However, the bride disappears soon after, leaving the groom and his family cheated out of it.
Victims often hesitate to file complaints, as the accused allegedly threatens to file false cases of harassment or assault against them.
One victim said he married Bansod, and she stayed at his home for eight days before fleeing with cash and jewellery. Later, he discovered she had married multiple times earlier.
There is now a growing demand for strict police action against such frauds. Authorities have urged people to verify backgrounds properly before marriage and avoid trusting agents without proper checks.
