In the Mirzapur area of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, police have uncovered a gang defrauding people using rituals. The gang, deceiving people with tales of sorcery and gold extraction, has long targeted unsuspecting individuals. This time, the plot unraveled when the scammers themselves became victims.
'Place 3.3 million rupees in a pot'
Among those arrested, Monu alias Irfan was identified as the primary conspirator. Together with accomplices Sunil, Rustam, Bittu, and Sonu Saini, they orchestrated a scheme. They convinced Sonu Saini's friend, Virendra Dahiya from Haryana, that his house was cursed and needed a purification ritual. They advised wrapping 3.3 million rupees in a red cloth to offer in the ritual.
A Heist Within a Heist
Dahiya was convinced it would lead to gold discovery in his home. Preparations for the ritual were made at the Khara Power House. After placing the money, the sorcerer planned to flee. Monu and his group, having pre-planned everything, absconded with the money and began dividing it among themselves, excluding Sonu.
Sonu, realizing he was betrayed, approached the police claiming to be a victim along with Dahiya. During the investigation, it was found that Sonu Saini was also involved in the scam. Meanwhile, Monu, attempting to deceive his partners over the profit share, pushed them to report to the police with a false narrative.
7 Arrested, Money Recovered
To uncover the truth, police teams were dispatched to Haryana. Based on the accused's leads, the entire amount of 3.3 million rupees was recovered. Police revealed that seven accused, including main ritualist Salim and his son from the Selakui area of Dehradun, were arrested. The accused admitted to trapping people with ritualistic claims and passing off fake gold as genuine, extorting large sums for rituals. This gang had previously committed several similar scams. Police, uncovering the truth, have apprehended all accused and initiated the process to deposit the recovered money into the treasury. All arrested culprits will face court proceedings. Sonu himself introduced victim Virendra Dahiya to the idea of purification through a sorcerer, claiming a dark shadow over his house. Police emphasize the importance of remaining vigilant and not falling prey to ritualistic scams.
