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₹48 Lakh Fraud: Fake Healer's Deadly 'Cures' Exposed
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A software engineer lost ₹48 lakh to a fake healer in Bengaluru.
- The victim suffered severe kidney damage from unverified medicines.
- Police are shutting down illegal treatment centers across the city.

A shocking fraud case has come to light in Bengaluru where a software engineer was allegedly cheated out of ₹48 lakh by a fake healer. The victim sought treatment for sexual health issues and consumed purported 'herbal' medicines, which unfortunately led to severe kidney damage. This incident highlights the dangers of unregulated roadside cures.
In response, Bengaluru Police have initiated a widespread crackdown, with instructions issued to all stations to identify and dismantle illegal treatment centers. Investigations revealed that none of the operators possessed valid authorization. Authorities are now collaborating with health departments to establish a more robust verification system for traditional medicine practitioners.



