Rimini, two Bangladeshi couples forced into arranged marriage in their homeland: arrested by the Carabinieri.

I Carabinieri of the Investigative Unit of the Provincial Command of Rimini have arrested, in execution of the order for the application of the precautionary measure of house arrest, issued by the GIP at the Court of Rimini, a Bangladeshi couple held responsible for serious crimes against their adult daughter.

The investigations, started last February, have reconstructed that, between November 2024 and April 2025, the parents allegedly forced the young woman to accept an arranged marriage with a compatriot of their choice, celebrated in Bangladesh. the December 17 2024.

Il restrictive measure it was arranged at the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office of Rimini with a request for proceedings from the Minister of Justice, in consideration of the seriousness of the facts prosecuted even if they occurred outside the national territory.

The complex investigative activity, according to what was reconstructed by the Carabinieri, has brought to light the conduct of those arrested today: the same They allegedly deceived their daughter, convincing her to go to Bangladesh under some pretext.

However, once she arrived in her hometown, they would have documents and credit card were immediately stolen and at that point the girl would have learned the real reason for the trip. The young woman would also have been constantly monitored, undergoing threats and abuse, until she was forced to arranged marriage with a man much older than her who belonged to a wealthy family.

After the wedding the situation would have further worsened: The victim was allegedly forced to take drugs intended to promote pregnancy and tranquilizers, in order to weaken her will.

Taking advantage of the relatives' desire for a quick pregnancy, However, she managed to convince her parents to let her return to Italy temporarily., so that you can find your lost serenity again.

Arrived last April at Bologna Airport, the girl was immediately taken in charge by the military of the Investigative Unit and taken to a secret location, telling investigators what had happened to her.

The young woman was also supported by local assistance structures women victims of violence and abuse, who cooperated in close synergy with the Carabinieri.

I spouses They were tracked down by the Carabinieri at their home and subjected to arrest, available to the Judicial Authority.