In a shocking case of spiritual fraud, a self-proclaimed godwoman and two accomplices have been detained in Nashik for allegedly cheating a Pune-based software engineer of a staggering Rs 14 crore. The elaborate scam unfolded over several months before the victim finally approached authorities.
The Complaint That Exposed the Scam
The case came to light when Dipak Dolas, the software engineer victim, filed an official complaint with Pune police just days before the November 7, 2025 incident. According to his statement, the spiritual healer had convinced him that she possessed extraordinary spiritual healing powers that could solve his problems and bring him prosperity.
Dolas detailed how the accused gradually gained his trust before systematically extracting massive sums of money under various pretexts related to spiritual rituals and healing ceremonies. The substantial amount of Rs 14 crore changed hands before the techie realized he had been deceived.
Police Action and Detentions
Following Dolas's complaint, law enforcement agencies swiftly moved into action. The Nashik police coordinated with their Pune counterparts to locate and detain three individuals, including the main accused - the woman who presented herself as a spiritual guru with supernatural abilities.
Police sources indicate that the investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to trace the movement of funds and identify any additional victims who might have fallen prey to similar schemes operated by the same group.
Growing Trend of Spiritual Frauds
This case highlights the alarming rise of fraudsters exploiting people's spiritual beliefs and emotional vulnerabilities. Such scams typically follow a pattern where the fraudsters:
- Claim to possess special spiritual powers or divine connections
- Build trust gradually through initial small interactions
- Create a sense of urgency or exclusive opportunity
- Demand increasingly larger sums of money for rituals or solutions
The Rs 14 crore fraud case serves as a stark reminder for the public to exercise caution when dealing with individuals claiming extraordinary spiritual abilities, especially when financial transactions are involved.
Police have urged anyone with similar experiences to come forward as they continue their investigation into what appears to be a well-organized spiritual fraud operation targeting vulnerable individuals.
