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Bengaluru: Love is believed to be without any cost, but for a woman in Bengaluru, rekindling romance with her ex-boyfriend proved costly. Unbeknownst to 25-year-old Rahil, a resident of Jalahalli, know that her desperate desire to reunite with her former partner had led her to a total financial loss of Rs 500 crore. 8.2 lakh.
Amidst the emotional turmoil following their breakup, Rahil sought solace from an astrologer named Ahmed, whom she discovered online with her colleagues Abdul and Liyakhatulla on December 9. Ahmed claimed that black magic was done on Rahil, her friends and others. Her family is creating disruption in her life. To counter this imaginary spell, he prescribed specific rituals, and demanded payment of Rs. 501.
After Rahil digitally transferred the amount, Ahmed then asked for photographs of her, her friends, and family members. Subsequently, he proposed performing black magic rituals on her ex-boyfriend and parents for Rs. 2.4 lakhs, ensuring they would support her relationship. Rahil, in desperation, agreed and handed over the cash to Ahmed’s associates on December 22.
However, the financial demands did not cease, and a few days later, Ahmed insisted on an additional Rs. 1.7 lakhs. Suspecting foul play, Rahil refused to pay more, leading Ahmed to resort to abuse and threats of revealing intimate photos with her former boyfriend to her parents. Yielding to the pressure, Rahil ended up making multiple digital transactions totalling Rs. 4.1 lakhs by January 10.
Upon discovering Rahil’s financial loss, her parents encouraged her to seek legal intervention, prompting her to file an FIR with the Jalahalli police. During the investigation, it was found that the money had been transferred to Ahmed’s associate Liyakhatulla’s account. A police officer shared, “Ahmed claimed Rahil forced him to perform black magic and would return her money. But his mobile number is switched off now.”
