NEW DELHI: A PhD pupil from Amity College was allegedly duped of Rs 24 lakh by two males who posed as astrologers and advised her she is going to get good luck and fortune. The accused advised the lady that she must sacrifice a human and likewise carry out puja and rituals.
The lady was looking for astrologers on-line and received a quantity. She known as and one of many accused picked up, who then requested her to start out performing rituals. It was solely when she was advised to sacrifice a human that she realised she had been duped. The 2 males have been arrested by the cops. They stated that their households are additionally into astrology, however resulting from lack of enterprise throughout Covid, they began duping individuals to be able to get more cash.
Police have seized seven debit playing cards, cheque books and cell phones used within the fee of the crime.
The accused have been recognized as Tanish and Gaurav, and had been arrested from Rajasthan and Punjab. The lady had complained that resulting from some private points in her life and profession, she was feeling depressed and affected by nervousness, which led her to seek for astrologers.
“She was browsing the net, the place she got here throughout a web page working within the title of Amrita Devi, and thru the contact particulars on the web page, she contacted the fraudsters, who had been pretending to be able to fixing all issues. The complainant mentioned her points with the accused within the hope of discovering an answer by way of any ritual. The accused assured her that the rituals costing Rs 24 lakh will resolve her issues,” stated KPS Malhotra, DCP (cyber cell).
He added, “She agreed for the rituals and gave funds in installments. Progressively, she was duped of Rs 24 lakh. The complainant didn’t discover any aid and requested for the explanation. The accused advised her that the God/Devtas are asking for a human sacrifice, or extra rituals, which might price Rs 20 lakh extra.”
The accused additionally revealed that they’re cousins.
The lady was looking for astrologers on-line and received a quantity. She known as and one of many accused picked up, who then requested her to start out performing rituals. It was solely when she was advised to sacrifice a human that she realised she had been duped. The 2 males have been arrested by the cops. They stated that their households are additionally into astrology, however resulting from lack of enterprise throughout Covid, they began duping individuals to be able to get more cash.
Police have seized seven debit playing cards, cheque books and cell phones used within the fee of the crime.
The accused have been recognized as Tanish and Gaurav, and had been arrested from Rajasthan and Punjab. The lady had complained that resulting from some private points in her life and profession, she was feeling depressed and affected by nervousness, which led her to seek for astrologers.
“She was browsing the net, the place she got here throughout a web page working within the title of Amrita Devi, and thru the contact particulars on the web page, she contacted the fraudsters, who had been pretending to be able to fixing all issues. The complainant mentioned her points with the accused within the hope of discovering an answer by way of any ritual. The accused assured her that the rituals costing Rs 24 lakh will resolve her issues,” stated KPS Malhotra, DCP (cyber cell).
He added, “She agreed for the rituals and gave funds in installments. Progressively, she was duped of Rs 24 lakh. The complainant didn’t discover any aid and requested for the explanation. The accused advised her that the God/Devtas are asking for a human sacrifice, or extra rituals, which might price Rs 20 lakh extra.”
The accused additionally revealed that they’re cousins.