New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- Young people in China spent large amounts of money on "wish candles" sold by social media influencer Li Zhuofan. Li became popular after appearing on a Russian reality show, where she claimed to have psychic powers.

Li later returned to China and started selling handmade candles decorated with crystals and flowers. She claimed those candles could improve careers, increase wealth or even bring back an ex-partner.

The candles were expensive, starting at 2,888 yuan (over Rs.38,000. Some even cost up to 7,888 yuan (over Rs.1 lakh). She also sold online fortune-telling courses and posted videos to strengthen her psychic image, according to the South China Morning Post.

One customer paid 5,888 yuan (more than Rs.77,000)...