China tells citizens to avoid 'foreign wife shopping' amid rising marriage scams in Bangladesh
The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has cautioned its citizens against involvement in illegal cross-border marriages and online matchmaking scams, highlighting the risks of bride trafficking. They warned against deceptive content and the use of matchmaking agencies to seek foreign wives, which is illegal under Chinese law.
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The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has warned its citizens not to get involved in illegal cross-border marriages or fall for online matchmaking scams.According to a report by Global Times, a Chinese state-run media outlet, the embassy advised Chinese nationals to stay away from deceptive content about 'cross-border dating' often seen on short video platforms. It also warned against using matchmaking agencies or informal networks to seek 'foreign wives' in Bangladesh, calling such actions illegal under Chinese law.The embassy said Chinese people must reject the idea of 'buying a foreign wife' and think seriously before marrying abroad. It added that many such marriages happen through illegal or abusive channels, which can result in serious legal trouble.The warning comes as China deals with a rising problem of bride trafficking. The country has a gender imbalance due to its past one-child policy and preference for sons. Today, about 30 million Chinese men are unable to find a spouse, often called 'leftover men.'This has led to a rising demand for foreign brides and a growing number of marriage scams A report by The Daily Star recently revealed cases of Bangladeshi women being sold in China under the false promise of marriage. Criminal gangs were said to be behind these trafficking operations.The Chinese embassy stressed that those involved in such illegal marriages could face punishment in both China and Bangladesh. In China, cross-border matchmaking for profit is banned. In Bangladesh, under the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, traffickers can face up to life in prison or even the death penalty.The embassy urged victims of such scams to report them immediately to China's public security authorities.It also warned that people who organise or take part in these illegal marriages could be charged with human trafficking in Bangladesh. The law there allows for punishments from three years to life in prison, depending on the crime.In 2021, Dhaka Police arrested 11 suspects who used TikTok to lure Bangladeshi women into the sex trade, according to Al Jazeera.Inputs from agencies
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