Two men who introduced themselves as Chinese citizens fled after being questioned by villagers during a wedding event in Chamari Fatepur village of Anaitara Union, Mirzapur, Tangail, on Sunday, May 3. Locals became suspicious after noticing inconsistencies in the men’s behavior and speech, prompting them to interrogate the pair, who then escaped the scene.

Residents said similar incidents have recently appeared on social media, where individuals posing as foreign nationals, particularly Chinese, build relationships with young women and later disappear after taking money or jewelry under the pretense of marriage. Locals have urged greater vigilance against such scams.

Mirzapur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdullah Al Mamun confirmed that no formal complaint had been filed but emphasized the importance of awareness when forming online relationships with strangers to prevent fraud.