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Raipur: Fake Babas Loot Woman of 2 Crore Gold in Name of Treatment, Abscond with 15 Tolas.
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News18•01-10-2026, 06:50
Raipur: Fake Babas Loot Woman of 2 Crore Gold in Name of Treatment, Abscond with 15 Tolas.
- •Three fake babas in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, defrauded a woman of 2 crore worth of gold, claiming to cure her illness.
- •The incident involved Naina, a resident of Fafadih, who was tricked into giving up 15 tolas of gold and cash between March and September.
- •The babas, speaking in a Rajasthani dialect, gained the woman's trust by revealing accurate details about her past illness.
- •They initially took a gold ring and 9,000 rupees, then continuously demanded more gold for rituals.
- •The woman was threatened with misfortune if she revealed anything; police registered a case based on her husband's complaint and are investigating.
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The three fake babas gained the woman's complete trust by accurately revealing private details about her old illness and eye problems.
The fraudsters stole approximately 15 tolas of gold, including chains, necklaces, and bangles, along with cash, totaling around 2 crore rupees in value.
Based on the husband's complaint, the police registered a case and are using technical surveillance to track down the accused, while also investigating links to active theft gangs in other states.
