Bengaluru Man Claims He Was Defrauded of ₹48 Lakh by Ayurvedic Healer for Sexual Health Treatment
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A software engineer in Bengaluru has filed a police complaint alleging he was cheated out of nearly ₹48 lakh by a self-styled healer who sold him expensive and potentially harmful Ayurvedic medicines. The victim seeks legal action against “Vijay guruji,” owner of Vijayalaxmi Ayurvedic Shop, accusing him of fraud, selling hazardous substances, and causing severe health complications.
An First Facts Report (FIR) was registered on Saturday under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), with authorities continuing their examination. The case highlights growing concerns about unregulated practices within the option medicine sector and the vulnerability of individuals seeking treatments for sensitive health issues.
The ₹48 Lakh Fraud
The victim, who began experiencing sexual health problems after his marriage in 2023 and was simultaneously receiving treatment at a multi-specialty hospital in Kengeri, encountered “Vijay Guruji” on May 3 while traveling. He noticed a roadside tent advertising “fast solutions for sexual problems” and, out of curiosity, approached it.
According to the FIR, a man at the tent assured the software engineer that “Vijay Guruji” possessed the ability to cure him. Guruji allegedly examined the victim and recommended Devaraj Booti, an Ayurvedic medicine he claimed was exclusively available at his shop and priced at a staggering ₹1,60,000 per gram. the victim was explicitly instructed to pay in cash and avoid any digital payment methods.
Initially believing the healer’s claims, the victim purchased the medicine. He was later offered Bhavan Booti oil, priced at ₹76,000 per gram. Over the following weeks,the victim claims to have spent approximately ₹17 lakh on various medicines prescribed by Guruji.
The situation escalated when Guruji allegedly insisted the victim purchase additional Devaraj Booti, warning that the previous treatment would be ineffective without it. To finance this, the victim secured a ₹20 lakh loan from a bank and purchased 18 grams of the Ayurvedic medicine. He was further persuaded to buy Devaraj Rasabooti at ₹2,60,000 per gram, requiring him to borrow an additional ₹10 lakh from a friend. In total, the victim alleges he spent around ₹48 lakh at the Ayurvedic shop.
Victim Reports Kidney Damage, Alleged Threats
Despite diligently following Guruji’s instructions and consuming the medicines as prescribed, the victim experienced no improvement in his condition. He later reportedly suffered kidney damage, which he attributes to the medicines purchased from the shop.
When the victim confronted Guruji about his deteriorating health, he was allegedly threatened and warned that his condition could worsen, even endangering hi
