Team Goemkarponn
PONDA: A woman has been arrested by Ponda Police for allegedly cheating a Curti resident of ₹22 lakh after convincing her that religious rituals and mantras could help multiply her money.
The accused, identified as Durgamata alias Rupali (46), wife of Sunil Pawar, is originally from Karjat in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. She was arrested from Kolhapur following efforts by the Ponda Police to trace her.
According to the complaint, the woman had visited the complainant’s residence at Curti last month and allegedly approached her with an unusual offer of doubling her money through certain mantras and religious ceremonies.
Convinced by the claims, the complainant reportedly handed over ₹22 lakh in cash, hoping to receive a multiplied amount through the promised ritual. However, the woman allegedly left with the entire sum and did not return.
After receiving the complaint, Ponda Police initiated an investigation.
PSI Rajshekhar Reddy traced the accused to Kolhapur in Maharashtra and secured her arrest. Further investigation is underway.
