Serial Marriage Fraud and Dowry Extortion Case Emerges in Uttar Pradesh
In a shocking case of alleged serial marriage fraud and dowry extortion, three women in Uttar Pradesh have come forward with accusations against a man they claim married them one after another over a six-year period. The women allege that the accused, identified as Sunil Kumar from Lalitpur district, extracted lakhs of rupees in cash and jewellery from their families before abandoning them. The situation has escalated as Sunil Kumar is now reportedly preparing for a fourth marriage, prompting the three women to jointly seek police intervention.
Accused's Background and Alleged Deception
Sunil Kumar, whose father works as a gangman in the Railways, is described as unemployed or irregularly employed. Despite this, he allegedly concealed his marital status and entered into three separate marriages between 2019 and 2023. The women claim he used deception to contract these marriages, hiding his previous relationships from each new bride and her family.
Joint Police Complaint and Detailed Allegations
On Thursday, all three women appeared together at the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) office in Jhansi, submitting written complaints that detail strikingly similar patterns of behavior. Their allegations include:
- Concealment of existing marriages
- Substantial dowry demands
- Domestic violence
- Abandonment after extracting money and valuables
Chronology of Alleged Marriages and Fraud
First Marriage (2019)
The first complainant stated that she married Sunil Kumar in 2019 according to Hindu rituals. Her family allegedly spent approximately Rs 8 lakh on the wedding, including Rs 5 lakh in cash and additional jewellery. Soon after the marriage, Sunil allegedly began demanding additional dowry. When these demands were not met, she was sent back to her parental home. She later received a divorce notice, and the matter is currently pending before a court.
Second Marriage (2021)
In 2021, Sunil Kumar allegedly entered into a second marriage, reportedly arranged by his father, without disclosing his existing marriage to the first wife. The second wife claimed her family also spent approximately Rs 8 lakh on the wedding. Within months of marriage, she allegedly faced further dowry demands, including requests for a gold chain and a Bullet motorcycle. When her family refused these demands, she claimed she was assaulted and thrown out of the house.
Third Marriage (2023)
Sunil Kumar's third marriage took place in 2023. The woman involved alleged that despite her family giving nearly Rs 8 lakh and jewellery, he continued to harass her for more dowry. She further alleged that she was beaten and expelled from the house when she was three months pregnant. She later gave birth to a daughter at her maternal home. It was only after this that she learned Sunil Kumar had already married twice before.
Discovery and Joint Action
After discovering the full extent of the alleged fraud, all three women jointly approached the SSP office, accusing Sunil Kumar of multiple offenses including cheating, cruelty, and contracting multiple marriages through concealment of facts. Their coordinated action represents a significant development in what appears to be a systematic pattern of exploitation.
Police Response and Investigation
Confirming police action in the matter, SSP Jhansi BBGTS Murthy stated, "On the basis of the complaints submitted by the three women, an FIR has been registered. The allegations are being investigated, and appropriate legal action will be taken against the accused." Police officials indicated that further investigation is underway, including verification of allegations that Sunil Kumar is attempting to contract a fourth marriage despite the pending cases against him.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about marriage fraud and dowry-related crimes in the region, with authorities now actively investigating what appears to be a serial pattern of exploitation spanning multiple years and affecting multiple families.
