India News | Telangana: Self-styled Godman Arrested for Claiming to Cure COVID-19 Symptoms

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 25 (ANI): A self-styled godman has been arrested for allegedly cheating a man by claiming to cure him of COVID-19 symptoms in Hyderabad on Saturday.

According to the Miyapur police, a self-styled godman Mohammed Ismail has been arrested after he took Rs 12,000 from a person claiming to cure him of COVID-19 symptoms.

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"The accused had been gathering people and claiming to cure fever, stomach and other health-related issues. He has cheated over 70 people as of now," said the police.

Further investigation is on. (ANI)

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