Gang posing as ‘guru’ swindles Gujarat senior citizen of Rs 19 lakh, three arrested

Police in Gujarat arrested three individuals after a fraud case revealed that they pretended to be a spiritual guru and convinced an elderly man to hand over more than Rs 19 lakh. The victim, a senior citizen, was approached by the group who claimed they could provide blessings and promised high returns on investments. Investigation showed that the money was transferred through bank accounts linked to the suspects, and the three accused have been taken into custody. Authorities have filed charges under fraud and cheating statutes and warned the public against similar scams that exploit religious sentiments. The police urged citizens to verify the credentials of self‑styled gurus before making any financial commitments.