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Pune Techie Alleges Rs 14-Crore 'Spiritual Healing' Fraud as Case Moves to EOW

Police say the complaint has been sent to the Economic Offences Wing for action.

Overview

  • The complainant, IT professional Dipak Dolas, alleges a self-styled healer took money by claiming the spirit of Shankar Maharaj would cure his two daughters.
  • The accused named in the filing are Vedika Kunal Pandharpurkar, her husband Kunal, and aide Deepak Khadke.
  • The family sold properties in the UK and Pune, liquidated farmland, pledged gold, and took loans, transferring about Rs 14 crore.
  • Police have opened an inquiry, forwarded the complaint to the Economic Offences Wing, and are looking for the suspects.
  • Coverage differs on the period of the alleged fraud, with one report citing three years and another seven.