Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Godman Arrested in India for Sexual Abuse via Surveillance App
A man pretending to be a godman in India was arrested because he secretly used an app to spy on people's phones.
He would convince people to give him their phones and passwords under the guise of offering supernatural help with their problems.
The app allowed him to see their personal data and record them in compromising situations.
Police are now investigating how many people were affected by his actions, which included sexual assault.
He faces charges related to cheating, sexual harassment, and using black magic.
A self-proclaimed godman was arrested by Pimpri Chinchwad police for alleged sexual abuse.
The accused used a hidden surveillance app to access victims' phones and record them.
Prasad Bhimrao Tamdar, alias Prasad Dada, ran an establishment called "Brahmand Nayak Matha".
Tamdar claimed to offer supernatural solutions and had a large social media following.
Police invoked multiple acts, including the IT Act and the Maharashtra Prevention of Human Sacrifice Act.
- Who
- Prasad Bhimrao Tamdar (alias Prasad Dada)
- What
- A self-proclaimed godman was arrested for sexual abuse and using a surveillance app.
- When
- The FIR was registered on Friday.
- Where
- Pimpri Chinchwad, India
- Why
- Tamdar allegedly used a hidden app to manipulate and sexually abuse victims while posing as a provider of supernatural solutions.
- Accused
- Prasad Bhimrao Tamdar (alias Prasad Dada)
- Age
- 29
- Location
- Pimpri Chinchwad, India
- Establishment
- Brahmand Nayak Matha
- Charges
- Sexual abuse, cheating, IT Act violations
- Education
- MCom degree
- Method
- Hidden surveillance app