Indonesian Man, 74, Pays Rs 2 Crore Bride Price to Marry 24-Year-Old Woman, Sparks Cultural Debate and Legal Scrutiny
A 74-year-old Indonesian man named Tarman has triggered global headlines and domestic controversy after reportedly paying a staggering bride price of three billion rupiah (approximately ₹2 crore or US$180,000) to marry 24-year-old Shela Arika, a woman 50 years his junior. The lavish wedding ceremony took place on October 1, 2025, in Pacitan Regency, East Java,…