Rao’ on July 3. Woman found an Instagram account named ‘Pandit M.N.
Rao’ on July 3. She subsequently transferred Rs 8,86,401 from her Bank of Baroda account through PhonePe, Google Pay and RTGS transactions in multiple stages.
The woman found an Instagram account named ‘Pandit M.N, according to a complaint filed with Belagavi District Cyber Crime police. Police said the accused gradually gained her trust by promising positive changes in her personal life and marriage prospects. The profile claimed to offer astrological guidance and asked people facing personal difficulties to contact a listed mobile number. After the promised results failed to materialise, the woman realised she had been cheated and approached Cyber Crime Police. Police registered a case and are investigating to trace the accused and recover the money. They urged people to remain wary of unsolicited social media offers seeking payment for astrology-related services or personal solutions.