Sun Nov 23 12:25:29 UTC 2025: Headline: Bengaluru Software Engineer Scammed Out of ₹48 Lakh by Fake Ayurvedic Doctor

Bengaluru, November 23, 2025 – Jnanabharati police are investigating a case of fraud after a software engineer from Bengaluru was allegedly conned out of ₹48 lakh by a quack posing as an Ayurvedic doctor. The victim, who reported developing sexual health issues after his marriage in 2023, sought alternative treatment after initial consultations with a Kengeri-based hospital.

According to the police complaint, the engineer encountered a roadside tent near KLE Law College on May 3, 2025, advertising a “quick cure” for sexual problems. A man at the tent introduced him to “Vijay Guruji,” who promised a permanent cure using “rare Ayurvedic medicines.”

The alleged quack examined the victim and prescribed “Devaraj Booti,” a supposed herbal product costing ₹1.6 lakh per gram, purportedly sourced from Haridwar and sold at Vijayalakshmi Ayurvedic Store in Yeshwanthpur. He was instructed to pay in cash only. Over time, the victim purchased multiple products, including “Bhavana Booti Taila,” accumulating a total loss of ₹48 lakh. He took out loans and borrowed money from family and friends to afford the exorbitant prices.

Despite the significant expense, the victim’s condition did not improve. Recent medical tests revealed kidney damage, potentially caused by unsafe substances in the products. When he confronted “Guruji,” the quack allegedly threatened him, demanded more money for additional medicines, and warned of “serious health consequences” if treatment was discontinued.

The victim has filed a complaint, seeking legal action against “Vijay Guruji” and the owners of Vijayalakshmi Ayurvedic Store for fraud, threats, providing harmful substances, and causing severe health complications. Police have registered the case and are currently searching for the quack and his associate, initiating a full investigation into the matter.

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