Bathinda Police Register Cheating Cases in Marriage Fraud Involving Canada Migration
In a concerning development, the Bathinda police have registered two separate cheating cases against women who allegedly migrated to Canada after marrying men whose families covered the wedding expenses, only to sever all ties upon settling abroad. Officials noted that these cases follow a pattern observed in several similar complaints in the past, including one registered by the Barnala police on August 26, 2025.
First Case: Gagandeep Garh's Complaint Against Priya Garg
Gagandeep Garh, a resident of Bathinda, lodged a formal complaint alleging that he married Priya Garg from Baghapurana in Moga district. According to his statement, her parents initially sought Rs 17 lakh for marriage expenses and later demanded an additional Rs 5 lakh to facilitate her travel to Canada. After arriving in Canada, Priya Garg allegedly refused to sponsor him for migration and cut off all communication with him and his family.
Following an investigation on Saturday, the police registered a case against Priya Garg, her father Vijay Kumar, and her mother Santosh Rani at the Bathinda Civil Lines Police Station. The charges have been filed under sections 318(4) for cheating and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Second Case: Kuljeet Singh's Allegations Against Gagandeep Kaur
In another incident, Kuljeet Singh, a resident of Bibiwala village in Bathinda, complained that he arranged the marriage of his son Jasbir Singh with Gagandeep Kaur from Mehma Sarja village in Bathinda. The family spent approximately Rs 25 lakh on the wedding and related expenses to send their daughter-in-law abroad. However, after reaching Canada, Gagandeep Kaur allegedly refused to take Jasbir Singh with her and completely severed all ties with his family.
Upon conducting an inquiry into this matter, a case was registered on Saturday against Gagandeep Kaur and her father Tota Singh. The charges have been filed under sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the BNS at the Nehiawala Police Station in Bathinda.
Pattern of Similar Complaints and Police Response
Police officials have highlighted that these cases are not isolated incidents but part of a broader trend of marriage fraud involving migration to countries like Canada. The pattern typically involves families bearing significant financial burdens for weddings and travel, only to be abandoned once the spouse settles abroad. Authorities are urging vigilance and proper verification in such arrangements to prevent future occurrences.
The registration of these cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita underscores the legal seriousness of such cheating offenses, with potential implications for those involved in fraudulent marriage schemes aimed at exploiting financial resources for international migration.
