A photo showing a man in Ningbo with his two wives was reposted many times on Tuesday, but turned out to be a hoax, Today Morning Express said on Wednesday.

The man explained he had a "fake wedding" to please his superstitious mother who believed that such a wedding would deter misfortune and improve her health. He paid two women 100 yuan ($17) each to pretend to be his brides -- but they did not apply for a marriage certificate. The women left as soon as the "wedding ceremony" was over.

The local police station said the man truly regretted his behavior and promised it would not happen again.

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