Bengaluru Woman Loses Rs 2 Lakh in 'Love Spell' Scam; Police Warn Against Social Media Fraud

• A Bengaluru woman was duped of over Rs 2 lakh in an online 'Vashikaran' or 'love spell' scam.
• She responded to an Instagram ad by 'Krishna Murthy Guruji' promising solutions for love problems.
• The accused, Chandrashekhar Sugath Guruji, demanded money for rituals, leading to Rs 2.05 lakh transfer.
• Upon suspicion and asking for a refund, the woman was threatened by the scammer.
• Adugodi police registered a case for online fraud, breach of trust, and intimidation, urging public caution.

Why It Matters: Police warn against social media 'love spell' scams after a Bengaluru woman lost Rs 2 lakh.