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Initially, he charged INR 1,820 for a ritual. However, he continued fabricating stories about her future, extracting large sums under the pretext of conducting multiple pujas. When Priya realised the scam and demanded a refund, Kumar returned only INR 13,000 and threatened to kill himself if she insisted on the remaining amount.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Investment Scam in Delhi: 61-Year-Old Govt Official Duped of INR 1.2 Crore in Fake UK-Based Shopping App Fraud.
Shortly after, a man named Prashant, claiming to be an advocate, called her, stating that Kumar was suicidal due to her demands. Alarmed, Priya approached the police.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Online Scam in Pune: Engineering Student Duped of INR 10 Lakh by Fraudsters After Promising Her a Chance To Represent India in Inter-Continental Beauty Pageant.
A senior police officer confirmed that the entire operation was a cyber fraud. No genuine astrologer or advocate was involved. Electronics City police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act and BNS Section 318 (cheating).
Cops urged citizens to be cautious of online fraudsters posing as astrologers, advising them not to transfer money for dubious rituals. Investigations are ongoing to track down the culprits.
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