Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Two arrested for duping man of Rs 48 lakh with fake ayurvedic cure
Two men, Vijay and Manoj, were arrested for cheating a man from Whitefield.
They pretended to sell high-quality ayurvedic medicines to cure his health problems.
The victim paid them Rs 48 lakh, but the medicines were of poor quality and caused health issues.
The police found out and arrested both men.
They also seized some medicines, a vehicle, and cash worth Rs 23.50 lakh.
The men had been setting up tents in different states to cheat people.
Two men arrested for cheating a man of Rs 48 lakh with fake ayurvedic medicines.
Accused identified as Vijay Pradhan Chitodiya (42) and Manoj Singh Chitodiya (29).
Police seized 17 types of ayurvedic medicines, a tempo traveller, and Rs 19.50 lakh in cash.
Victim approached a roadside tent for treatment and was cheated by the accused.
The accused had been setting up tents across multiple states to cheat people.
- Who
- Vijay Pradhan Chitodiya (42) and Manoj Singh Chitodiya (29)
- What
- Duped a man of Rs 48 lakh with fake ayurvedic medicines
- When
- Complaint filed on November 22, arrests made on November 27 and December 1
- Where
- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other parts of India
- Why
- To cheat people by offering low-quality medicines for various health issues
- Accused Names
- Vijay Pradhan Chitodiya (42) and Manoj Singh Chitodiya (29)
- Amount Duped
- Rs 48 lakh
- Seized Items
- 17 types of ayurvedic medicines, a tempo traveller, Rs 19.50 lakh in cash
- Total Value of Seized Items
- Rs 23.50 lakh
- Victim's Location
- Whitefield
- Complaint Filed At
- Jnanabharathi police station
- Arrest Dates
- Vijay on November 27, Manoj on December 1