The 33 -year -old astrologer of Indian origin was arrested in Hicksville, New York in connection with alleged fraud with the wealth that the authorities claim to cheat on an older citizen of tens of thousands of dollars.
Hemanth Kumar Muneppa of Queens was taken into custody in the bank after employees became suspected of potential fraud concerning a 68 -year -old woman who believed she was persecuted by “evil spirits”.
According to prosecutors, a woman has already paid MUNEPPA $ 20,000 (approximately £16.7 lakh) for psychological services and prepared to choose another $ 42,000 (approximately £35 Lakh) When the bank’s employees hit and informed the police.
The authorities claim that Muneppa worked under the guise of the treasurer of happiness in the business called Anjana on South Broadway, who advertises services such as astrology, “Evil Spirit Removal” and “Love Spell Casting”.
“He presented himself as a worker in the field and offered to” buy the power to fight the evil spirits “on behalf of the victim,” the officials said, as Daily Mail says.
Investigators said the victim originally received expensive reading in Anjana and returned a few days later when Muneppa reportedly offered further help – this time for $ 42,000. Reportedly he took her to a bank where they noticed warning staff, that something had happened.
Muneppa was charged with a large third-degree larcen, an attempt at a third-degree Grand larcen, and two offenses that occur-forced laws in New York, which criminalizes accusations of spiritual services unless strictly for entertainment.
During his indictment on Friday, Muneppa confessed that he was not guilty and was released without deposit, but ordered to wear ankle monitor.
The authorities continue to investigate the case and urgently urgent to be cautious with similar fraud.
(Tagstotranslate) Fortune-Teling Fraud
