Ninth Time's The Charm: Woman Marries 8 Men For Money, Caught While Seeking New Partner

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 17:44 IST

Sameera Fatima, a teacher, was arrested in Nagpur for marrying multiple men under false pretenses and extorting money.

Sameera Fatima is said to be a teacher by profession. (Image Credit: X)

A woman accused of marrying multiple men under false pretences and extorting large sums of money from them was arrested in Nagpur. Authorities said that the accused, identified as Sameera Fatima, was apprehended on July 29 while allegedly attempting to entrap a prospective ninth victim.

Sameera Fatima, who is said to be a teacher by profession, married at least eight men over the past 15 years and operated in coordination with a wider group that uses marriage as a means to blackmail and extort money- primarily from affluent, married Muslim men- the police said.

“She would identify and reach out to potential victims through matrimonial websites and social media platforms such as Facebook," an official told NDTV, adding, “Often, she introduced herself as a divorcee with a child, using fabricated stories to gain sympathy and trust."

Once trust was established, police alleged, Sameera Fatima would enter into a nikah (marriage contract), only to subsequently demand large sums of money under the threat of legal action, public embarrassment or false claims. In some cases, the money was transferred through bank channels while in others it was paid in cash.

One complainant told police that Sameera Fatima had extorted Rs 50 lakh from one individual and Rs 15 lakh from another, including individuals linked to senior positions in the Reserve Bank of India. Officials suspect the total amount defrauded could be significantly higher.

Though she had previously evaded arrest- at one point, by claiming to be pregnant- Sameera Fatima was eventually located and taken into custody at a tea shop in Nagpur, where she was reportedly meeting a new potential target.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the network and to identify any accomplices, the police said.

Location :

Nagpur, India, India

First Published:

August 01, 2025, 17:44 IST

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