India, March 23 -- A 27-year-old woman from Bhiwandi was allegedly cheated of Rs.2.11 lakh over seven months by an unidentified individual posing as an astrologer on Instagram, police said.

According to investigators, the victim, a chartered accountant, came across an Instagram account named "astrologer_kinnar_sita_ma" on August 31, 2025 through an advertisement on the application and initiated contact after finding the content relevant to her personal struggles.

Over time, the accused gained her confidence through repeated interactions, including phone calls, and claimed to possess spiritual powers to resolve her problems.

Police said the accused then demanded money on the pretext of performing religious rituals and guaranteeing solut...