Mumbai: Woman Duped of ₹15.93 Lakh in ‘Jinn’ and Black Magic Cyber Fraud Case in Sion

A shocking case of cyber fraud has surfaced from the Sion East area of the city, where a 22-year-old woman was allegedly duped of ₹15,93,980 by fraudsters who lured her in the name of supernatural powers and “jinn” rituals. The scam was not a one-time incident but was carried out systematically over a period of nearly two-and-a-half years. The Mumbai Cyber Cell has registered a case and initiated an investigation.

According to police, the victim is a resident of Pratiksha Nagar in Sion. In 2023, while browsing Instagram, she came across a post by a page named “Powerful Obsession Healer,” which claimed to solve issues related to career, love, and life. Upon clicking the link provided in the post, she was redirected to WhatsApp, where she began communicating with an unidentified individual who introduced himself alternately as Wahid and Sahil.

The accused initially gained the victim’s trust by assuring her of a bright future and then advised her to perform special rituals. He later claimed to possess a “jinn” capable of fulfilling all her desires, including wealth, career success, and relationships. He convinced her that completing the ritual would ensure she never faced problems in life again.

The fraud began with an initial payment of ₹25,000. Thereafter, the accused repeatedly demanded money under various pretexts—such as incomplete rituals, removal of negative energy, or claiming that the “jinn” was displeased. Gradually, the victim fell deeper into the trap and continued transferring money to multiple bank accounts.

Police revealed that the money was transferred to several accounts under different names, including Sumra Mohammad, Mohsin Salim, and Gulnaaz, indicating the possible involvement of an organised cyber fraud racket. In a distressing turn of events, the victim even sold her household gold to meet the fraudsters’ demands.

After receiving no results despite prolonged payments and continued monetary demands, the victim realised she had been cheated. She then lodged a complaint on the cybercrime helpline 1930.

Following the complaint, the Cyber Cell has begun tracing the Instagram account, mobile numbers, and bank transactions linked to the case. Officials suspect that the fraud is part of a larger organised cyber gang that targets individuals through social media by exploiting superstition and emotional vulnerability.