In a bizarre case from Nagpur, Maharashtra, police have arrested a woman accused of marrying eight men over 15 years to extort large sums of money, often using emotional manipulation and threats. Identified as Sameera Fatima, the accused was apprehended while attempting to marry a ninth man.

According to investigators, Fatima, who is reportedly a schoolteacher by profession, worked in coordination with a gang and specifically targeted wealthy, married men from the Muslim community. Her modus operandi involved establishing contact with potential victims through matrimonial websites and social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.

She often posed as a divorced single mother, sharing emotional stories to gain the trust and sympathy of her targets. Once married, she allegedly resorted to blackmail and threats to extract money, sometimes using false claims such as pregnancy to avoid legal consequences.

Police say she extorted amounts ranging from ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh from different individuals, including professionals and even senior officials from the Reserve Bank of India. Most of the money was taken via a mix of cash and bank transfers.

The latest attempt to trap a new victim ended on July 29, when Fatima was arrested at a tea shop in Nagpur. Authorities have registered a case and launched a broader investigation into her alleged network and previous marriages.

This case has raised serious concerns about online matrimonial fraud, especially the exploitation of emotional vulnerabilities for financial gain.

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