Yoga Guru Pradeep Arrested in Fake Currency Case, Accused of Exploiting Women

• Pradeep, a Surat-based yoga guru, was arrested by Ahmedabad Crime Branch with 7 others in a fake currency case.
• Fake currency worth over 2 crore rupees, printed in Surat, was recovered; intended for supply in Ahmedabad.
• Accused of exploiting young women under the guise of yoga, engaging in objectionable WhatsApp chats and obtaining written consent to avoid legal action.
• Allegedly borrowed 90 lakh rupees from devotees for the ashram and threatened them when asked for repayment.
• Police are investigating the fake notes syndicate, the borrowed money, and appealing to victims to come forward.