AHMEDABAD: The Khadia police team recently arrested 33-year-old Vinodbhai Chenaram Jat Joshi, who allegedly ran multiple Instagram profiles posing as a tantric and Vedic astrology expert. The accused operated under names such as Savariya Jyotish, Tamanna Jyotish, and Santoshi Kripa Jyotish, and uploaded videos promising solutions for issues like marriage obstacles, spiritual healing, foreign visas, and success through rituals like Maha Mohini Vashikaran.
Police say Joshi lured vulnerable individuals by offering spiritual relief and purportedly used “technical analysis” methods to lend credibility to the scheme. Victims were convinced to pay online for rituals that were never performed. A case has been registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act covering impersonation and cheating through electronic means.
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During the probe, authorities seized two mobile phones and two bank passbooks connected to online payments made by victims. These were used as primary evidence of transactional fraud.
Officials have issued public warnings urging caution while using social media. Citizens are advised not to trust flashy ads or unsolicited financial links, avoid downloading files from unverified sources, and refrain from answering video calls from strangers. The advisory also cautions people against falling for threats of “digital arrest,” which police clarified does not exist under Indian law. Users are encouraged to verify customer service numbers directly from official websites and never share personal identification or sensitive documents with untrusted online entities.
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“Scepticism is your best defence,” said a senior officer. “Fake spiritual promises often come at the price of your savings.”