A family from Gorakhpur became the victim of a big fraud. Here a person pretending to be an IAS officer married his daughter and also took Rs 15 lakh. Accused Pritam Nishad showed fake pictures and videos to win trust. After the marriage, when the bride became suspicious of his claims, he ran away. The girl alleges that the accused was planning to sell her in Goa.
Lucknow. A big fraud happened to a family in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Here a man pretending to be an IAS officer married his daughter. Not only this, he also extorted lakhs of rupees from the family and was later found to be a fraud. The accused has been identified as Pritam Kumar Nishad, a resident of Etawah. He is currently absconding and the police has started investigating the matter.
The family was looking for a good match for their daughter on a community WhatsApp group. It was here that his eyes fell on Pritam’s profile. According to a report in Dainik Bhaskar, it was written in his biodata that he is an IAS officer and is posted in Manikpur.
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Use of fake identity to gain trust
To reassure the family, Pritam sent many pictures and videos. These included clips of him sitting in the office, photographs with politicians and even videos of TV interviews, which he was claiming as his own. The family was taken in by his words and felt that it was a matter of great luck for their daughter to get married to an IAS officer.
He told the family that he did not want dowry, just a good bride. This made this relationship seem even more attractive. The family immediately said yes and the engagement and wedding dates were confirmed.
asked for money before marriage
Just three days before the engagement, Pritam demanded Rs 15 lakh for the wedding expenses. Under pressure, the family gave Rs 10 lakh in cash on the day of engagement and the remaining Rs 5 lakh during the wedding rituals.
He also said that he should not give the household items now, because there are frequent transfers in his job and he would arrange everything himself later.
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The wedding took place with great pomp, but the secret was exposed
The marriage took place on March 11, 2026 in a marriage hall in Gorakhpur. The family spent around Rs 30 lakh on this ceremony. After the marriage the bride left with Pritam.
However, things soon started looking suspicious. When she reached his house, she saw that it was a small house with just one room. When asked, Pritam claimed that it was temporary and he would soon get a government house.
Bride rang alarm bell, accused absconded
The bride became suspicious and informed her family about it. Meanwhile, the family also tried to contact Pritam, but could not reach him. On enquiry, they came to know that he was not an IAS officer but a fraudster.
When the family reached his house, Pritam and his sister had already fled. The bride was brought back safely.
Allegation of conspiracy to sell the bride
The victim later told her family that during the trip, Pritam was planning to take her to Goa and sell her. This has given rise to serious concerns that he may be involved in a major criminal network.
Locals also claimed that he had committed similar fraud in the past and that he might have married several women using fake identities.
Police started investigation
Police have registered the case and started searching for the accused. Officials said all allegations, including links to fraud and possible human trafficking, are being investigated.
This case has shocked many people and is a warning that thorough research should be done before arranging marriages, especially through online groups.