Pandharpur Fraud Case: Spiritual Guru Arrested for Deceiving Devotees
Pandharpur Fraud Case Overview
In a shocking incident from Pandharpur, Nanna Virkar, also known as Gurumouli, has been accused of defrauding devotees out of substantial sums of money under the guise of black magic and spiritual practices. Following these allegations, the accused has been apprehended.
Details of the Fraud
Recently, a case emerged in Solapur district where individuals were deceived with promises of changing their fortunes and boosting their businesses. In that instance, the police arrested Manohar Bhosale, who claimed to be a spiritual guru. Just as that case was settling, another fraud surfaced in Solapur involving monetary deception and black magic. A complaint was lodged at the Tembhurni police station against Nanna Virkar, a resident of Adegaon in the Mardha taluka, for cheating devotees in Pandharpur.
Reports indicate that Nanna Virkar ensnared numerous victims through his fraudulent schemes. Yashwant Jadhav and Nilesh Bhoite from Pandharpur filed complaints with the Tembhurni police, alleging that Virkar lured them with promises of 'money rain' and sold them a turtle for three lakh rupees. Furthermore, he claimed to perform various magical rituals and religious remedies to bring wealth into their homes.
Openly Conducting His Illegal Activities
According to the complainants, the accused showed no fear of repercussions. He boasted that his devotee, Tejaswini Satpute, had connections with several legislators and MPs, and he threatened that no one could harm him. It has been reported that he operated his illegal activities openly, using the names of senior police officials and political leaders.
Police Action and Arrest
Upon receiving the complaints, the Tembhurni police swiftly conducted a raid at the ashram early in the morning. At the time, Nanna Virkar was found sleeping alongside his brother. Both were arrested, and charges have been filed against them under the Maharashtra Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act, as well as for financial fraud.