Two individuals from Rajasthan have been apprehended by the Delhi Police’s Cyber Cell for allegedly orchestrating a nationwide scam centered around fraudulent “spiritual healing” services. The accused, operating under the guise of offering solutions to personal problems through occult practices, reportedly targeted emotionally vulnerable individuals using fabricated social media profiles.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the arrests follow a complaint filed at the Cyber Central District police station, where a victim alleged being defrauded of Rs 2.51 lakh. The complainant reported being manipulated through online interactions and convinced to make multiple payments for rituals and remedies intended to resolve issues related to love, marriage, and family.
According to police statements, the duo allegedly employed a sophisticated method of deception. They established multiple fake female profiles on popular social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, utilizing names like “Zaynab Khan,” “Muskan Khan,” “Kavita Chaudhary,” “Zara Khan,” and “Islam Wazifa.” These profiles were reportedly used to post fabricated testimonials and comments, giving the impression that a “powerful spiritual healer” had successfully resolved complex personal disputes.
When emotionally distressed individuals reached out for assistance, they were purportedly redirected to WhatsApp numbers controlled by the suspects. Posing as spiritual experts, the accused then allegedly began a process of gradual manipulation. This involved eliciting sensitive personal and emotional details from the victims before demanding payments in installments. These payments were presented as necessary for conducting rituals, acquiring specific puja materials, or engaging in occult practices deemed essential for problem resolution.
A comprehensive technical investigation was undertaken by a dedicated cyber team, which meticulously analyzed various digital footprints. This included tracing WhatsApp numbers, examining Instagram accounts, reviewing login sessions, and scrutinizing IP address details and financial transaction trails. The investigation culminated in the identification of a rented flat in Kharar, Mohali, Punjab, as the base of operations. A subsequent raid led to the apprehension of both suspects.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Ganesh, a 21-year-old Bachelor of Arts student from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, pursuing his studies through distance education, and Mandeep Singh, also from Sri Ganganagar. Mandeep Singh reportedly holds an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certification in diesel engine mechanics and also possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree. The arrests were confirmed by DCP (Central) Rohit Rajbir in a press statement.
During the apprehension, law enforcement authorities recovered five smartphones, which are believed to have been instrumental in carrying out the alleged fraud. In addition to the mobile devices, investigators also seized evidence including the aforementioned fake Instagram and Facebook profiles, active WhatsApp accounts operating under the banner “All Problems Solutions,” incriminating chat logs, QR codes, and various other pieces of digital evidence. This recovered material is expected to be crucial in building the case against the accused.
Data extracted from the seized electronic devices has provided a broader scope of the alleged operation. Preliminary findings suggest that more than 2,000 individuals across India may have interacted with the fake social media accounts. This extensive reach has raised significant concerns among investigators, indicating that the fraudulent network might have ensnared a considerably larger number of victims than initially identified.
The Delhi Police have stated that further investigations are currently in progress. The focus of these ongoing efforts includes tracing the complete money trail associated with the scam, identifying any additional victims who may have been defrauded, and uncovering the potential involvement of other individuals connected to this alleged cyber fraud syndicate. The authorities aim to dismantle the entire network responsible for these fraudulent activities.
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