Hyderabad Man Arrested for Black Magic Scam

Hyderabad: A 42-year-old man named Ilyas Ahmed, also known as Mohd Ilyas, from Jahangirabad in Bandlaguda, Hyderabad, was arrested by the police for cheating people by pretending to solve their problems, including health issues, using black magic.

Ahmed, originally from Mahabubnagar, moved to Hyderabad in 2012 looking for work. Over time, he began tricking people, claiming that he could fix their issues through black magic, and took large sums of money from them. Even though he didn’t solve their problems, he continued asking for more money.

During the arrest, police found photos, threads used for black magic rituals, Rs 8,000 in cash, and a mobile phone in his possession.

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