Greed Turns Costly: Driver Duped of ₹1 Lakh in Black Magic Ritual Promising Crores — Tantrik Fled During ‘Sindoor’ Trick

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Raipur (Chhattisgarh): In a shocking case of blind faith and greed, a driver from Durg district fell victim to a black magic scam after being lured with promises of multiplying his money a hundredfold. The accused — identified as Manda Paswan and her associates — duped the victim, Rajkumar Jaiswal, of ₹1 lakh under the pretext of performing a money-doubling ritual.

The bizarre incident unfolded in Katulbod area of Durg, where Rajkumar, struggling with financial troubles, was introduced to a Maharashtra-based woman tantrik who claimed she could turn ₹1 lakh into ₹1 crore through occult practices.

The Greed Trap: 11 Lakh to Become 11 Crore
According to police reports, Rajkumar had been facing financial distress and shared his worries with a friend, Raju, who introduced him to one Chhotu from Maharashtra. Chhotu then connected him with the main accused, Manda Paswan, who claimed to possess “tantra-mantra” powers capable of increasing wealth through ritualistic worship.

Tempted by the promise, Rajkumar agreed to perform a special ritual on November 1 (Ekadashi) to turn ₹11 lakh into ₹11 crore. To begin the process, the woman demanded ₹1 lakh in cash for the ritual materials. Rajkumar borrowed the amount from his employer and handed it over.

The ‘Sindoor’ Trick: How the Tantrik Escaped
The ritual began at a rented house in the Pulgaon police station area. As preparations were underway, the tantrik claimed they had run out of sindoor (vermilion) and sent Rajkumar to fetch some. Seizing the moment, the accused and her accomplices fled in a car with the cash.

When Rajkumar returned and found them missing, he realized he had been cheated and immediately alerted the police. Acting swiftly, the Durg police launched a manhunt and apprehended three suspects near the Shivnath River.

Link to Yavatmal Dacoity Case Revealed
Further investigation revealed that the arrested trio were also wanted in the infamous Yavatmal dacoity case in Maharashtra. One of the accused, Amardeep, was already absconding in that case. Police recovered an Ertiga car, seven mobile phones, and ₹1 lakh in cash from the accused.

According to officials, the gang had been operating for a long time, targeting financially distressed individuals across states by offering fake rituals to “multiply” money. Their modus operandi was simple: they would start the ritual, warn the victim not to move during the ceremony, and then flee with the cash while pretending to fetch ritual items.

The Investigation Continues
Police are now probing whether the gang duped other victims in similar fashion across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. The case stands as yet another reminder of how superstition and greed continue to fuel crime — turning faith into fraud.

— Input: SD News Network / IANS