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Rajasthan Man, 20, Arrested for AI-Powered 'Tantrik' Scam Targeting Victims Online

Police say he used paid social ads with AI-made visuals to sell occult services for UPI payments.

Overview

  • A Delhi woman’s complaint alleging a loss of ₹1.14 lakh on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal triggered the case.
  • New Delhi’s Cyber Police traced bank transfers and a linked mobile number to Jhunjhunu, where a raid on October 9 led to Rahul’s arrest.
  • Investigators say he ran multiple fake social accounts and a website branded AGHORI_JI_RAJASTHAN offering breakup fixes, boyfriend control, and spirit removal.
  • During interrogation, he admitted operating for months and targeting more than 50 victims across several states before blocking them and deleting chats.
  • Police seized three phones, five SIMs, three debit cards, three cheque books, and the fake site, and they are examining the material to find more victims and any accomplices.