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Woman accused of fraud in marriage to AAP leader in Punjab
Police in Fatehgarh Sahib have registered a case against six people in an alleged matrimonial fraud involving an Aam Aadmi Party leader. A woman is accused of misrepresenting her marital status and personal details to enter into marriage.
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Authorities in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district have initiated an investigation into allegations of matrimonial fraud involving AAP leader Amarinder Singh, according to police records.
The case centers on accusations that a woman, identified as Manvinder Kaur, allegedly concealed material facts about her personal circumstances during marriage negotiations. Police say she presented herself as an unmarried woman and claimed to be a PCS (Punjab Civil Service) officer, despite being previously divorced and a mother to a child.
The allegations also include claims that the woman absconded with jewelry following the marriage. Investigators have filed charges against six individuals in connection with the alleged scheme and have launched a formal inquiry into the matter.
Police have not released further details regarding the investigation's progress or the specific roles attributed to each of the six accused persons. The case highlights ongoing concerns about matrimonial fraud cases in the region, where false representations about marital history, professional status, and family background have featured in similar complaints.