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Thane Woman Loses Rs 1.6 Crore to Black Magic Hoax
4 Apr
Summary
- A Thane woman was defrauded of over Rs 1.6 crore by a man.
- The scammer claimed he could remove a family curse through rituals.
- The fraud occurred over two years, from January 2024 to January 2026.
A man from Mumbai has allegedly swindled a 25-year-old woman from Thane out of more than Rs 1.6 crore. The fraud, which transpired over two years from January 2024 to January 2026, involved the accused preying on the woman's fears.
He convinced her that her father and aunt were suffering from a curse, allegedly cast by a family acquaintance. The accused frequently visited her home, fabricating elaborate stories about performing special pujas. He persuaded the woman to pay him Rs 1.6 crore for these supposed services.
Investigators have uncovered that a portion of the illicit funds was transferred through bank accounts belonging to the accused's mother. Despite repeated promises that the rituals would lift the curse, no such ceremonies were conducted. The accused continued to demand more money from the victim.
