Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Bengaluru Techie Duped in Sexual Health Scam, Loses Rs 48 Lakh, Suffers Kidney Damage
A Bengaluru techie looking for help with a sexual health problem was tricked by a fake Ayurvedic practitioner.
He spent Rs 48 lakh on useless medicines, which made him very sick and damaged his kidneys.
The police are now looking for the people who did this.
Bengaluru software engineer defrauded of Rs 48 lakh by fake Ayurvedic practitioner
Victim sought treatment for sexual health issue, fell for fraudulent 'Ayurvedic' solution
Fraudsters sold expensive, ineffective medicines, causing kidney damage
Techie borrowed money from family and took loans to finance purchases
Police register case, accused still at large
- Who
- A Bengaluru software engineer and a fake Ayurvedic practitioner named Vijay Guruji
- What
- Fraudulent sale of ineffective 'Ayurvedic' medicines for sexual health
- When
- Over several months, starting around May 3, 2025
- Where
- Near KLE Law College, Bengaluru, and Vijayalakshmi Ayurvedic Shop in Yeshwanthpur
- Why
- To exploit the victim and make money
Victim's Perspective
Fraudsters' Perspective
Effectiveness of Treatment
Victim's Perspective
Ineffective and caused kidney damage
Fraudsters' Perspective
Claimed quick relief, but no evidence of effectiveness
Payment Conditions
Victim's Perspective
Strict cash-only conditions, no online payments or accompaniment allowed
Fraudsters' Perspective
Insisted on cash-only payments and threatened consequences if rules were broken
Harassment and Threats
Victim's Perspective
Continuous harassment and threats of worsening health conditions
Fraudsters' Perspective
No evidence of harassment or threats from the accused
- Total Amount Lost
- Rs 48 lakh
- Amount Borrowed from Family
- Rs 17 lakh
- Amount Borrowed from Bank
- Rs 20 lakh
- Amount Borrowed from Friend
- Rs 10 lakh
- Police Case Registered Under
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 23, 316(2), and 318(4)
Sources
Bengaluru techie seeks cure for sex problems at roadside ‘Ayurvedic’ tent, loses Rs 48 lakh and suffers kidney damage
Bengaluru techie alleges ₹48 lakh fraud by Ayurvedic shop owner, claims 'sexual health' treatment led to kidney damage
Bengaluru Techie Duped Of Rs 48 lakh In Roadside Sexual Health Treatment Scam
