Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Kolkata Woman Alleges Tantrik Fraud Over Marital Problems
A woman in Kolkata said she contacted a man who called himself a tantrik.
She found his profile on Facebook.
He allegedly promised to help with her marriage, health and future dangers.
He first asked for Rs 8,750, along with her photograph and date of birth.
He then reportedly demanded more money for pujas and other rituals.
Police said she paid Rs 7,66,345 in several instalments.
When she tried to stop paying, she said he threatened her and warned her not to tell anyone.
She filed a complaint at Watganj Police Station.
Police are using his phone, bank, UPI and Facebook details to try to identify and locate him.
A Kolkata woman accused a self-styled tantrik of taking Rs 7,66,345 from her.
She said he promised to improve her marriage, health and protection from misfortune through rituals.
The woman reportedly found the accused through Facebook and initially paid Rs 8,750.
Police said he repeatedly sought further payments through bank accounts and UPI IDs.
She alleged that he threatened her with severe consequences and death when she stopped paying; Watganj Police are investigating.
- Who
- A Kolkata woman complained against an unidentified self-styled tantrik.
- What
- She alleged that the man obtained Rs 7,66,345 by promising occult remedies and allegedly threatening her.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred recently and came to light after the complaint was filed on Tuesday.
- Where
- The complaint was filed at Watganj Police Station in Kolkata.
- Why
- The woman sought help with marital and health problems and protection from future dangers.
- Alleged amount
- Rs 7,66,345
- Initial payment
- Rs 8,750
- Contact method
- Alleged services
- Tantric rituals, pujas and special prayers
- Alleged threats
- Severe misfortune and death
- Investigation leads
- Mobile number, bank accounts, UPI IDs and Facebook profile
- Accused’s identity
- Withheld by police while the investigation continues
- Separate reported development
- Delhi Police recently arrested three people from Kolkata in an investigation into a multi-state cybercrime racket.
