Three-member gang held for cheating in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Madgul police on Wednesday arrested a three-member gang on charges of posing as godmen and cheating people after promising to solve their problems and cure ailments using ‘magical powers’. Police recovered Rs 13 lakh from them.
The arrested persons were Parvatham Swamy alias Nagaraju Swamy, Parvatham Saidulu alias Sahadev Swamy, S Bukkaiah alias Swamy, and all residents of Penpahad in Suryapet district.
According to the police, the trio belonged to the same neighbourhood and posing as godmen, approached people in the guise of helping them recover hidden treasure in their houses, curing ailments and solving problems.
“In the name of offering prayers to get things done and wishes fulfilled, they collected money from the victims. The victims approached the police after realising they were cheated,” said an official
They were produced before a court and remanded in judicial custody.
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