Female ‘Tantrik’ Promised to Multiply Money 100 Times, Fled with ₹1 Lakh on Ekadashi

She told him that his ₹11 lakh could be turned into ₹11 crore through a ritual to be performed on Ekadashi, claiming she would demonstrate a “miracle.” However, taking advantage of the situation, the con artists fled with ₹1 lakh in cash.

The incident took place under the Pulgaon police station area, where police later arrested three members of the gang involved in duping people under the guise of black magic.

The Fake Ritual Setup

The victim, Ramkumar Jaiswal, a driver by profession, was struggling financially. Hoping to get rich quickly, he sought help from his friend Raju, who introduced him to Chhotu from Maharashtra and a female tantrik named Manda Paswan.

Manda and her associates claimed they could magically multiply money through special rituals. Gaining the victim’s trust, Manda assured him that she could turn his ₹11 lakh into ₹11 crore. The deal was set, and on November 1 (Ekadashi), Manda arrived in Durg with her two accomplices.

Fraud Under the Pretext of Worship

They took Ramkumar to a vacant training center, where they set up a fake ritual with coconut, an earthen pot, rice, and other ceremonial items. Manda told him, “The mantra will only work if ₹1 lakh is placed in front.”

Believing her, Ramkumar placed ₹1 lakh in cash inside the pot. Manda then sent him to buy vermilion and lemons, but when he returned, the three accused — along with the cash — had disappeared.

Caught Through Technical Surveillance

Ramkumar immediately informed the police. Using technical tracking and CCTV footage, officers intercepted a Maharashtra-registered car near the Shivnath River bridge and arrested all three suspects.

According to ASP Sukhnandan Rathore, the arrested individuals are identified as Manda Paswan alias Manda Thamke alias Manda Waghmare (42), Amardeep Prahlad Damodar (34), and Sanjay Vilas Jamuna (28) — all residents of Yavatmal, Maharashtra.

Police recovered ₹1 lakh in cash, seven mobile phones, and a car used in the crime.

Gang Active in Multiple States

Investigation revealed that the gang had been operating across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, duping innocent people under the pretense of performing rituals to increase wealth.

The main accused, Manda Paswan, was already out on bail in a robbery case, while her two partners also have criminal records.

ASP Rathore stated that the gang traveled across states posing as tantriks, claiming to “multiply money through spiritual powers.” All three have now been sent to judicial custody.