‘Healer’ cons Sosh man out of R210 000
The healer told him he should not use public transport because his money could catch 'bad spirits'.
A 58-year-old Soshanguve man has been conned out of R210 000 of his pension payout in a bogus healer scam.
The man was one of many recently pensioned people targeted by a healer at the Mabopane Station, according to police spokesperson Captain Stephen Maluleka.
“Some victims visit these dodgy and dingy shacks around the station believing they will get rich quick or for exorcisms,” said Maluleka.
Maluleka said the victim complained of internal pains and went to the healer, who told him this was because he was bewitched.
He said the man was then told to pay R10 800 for the spell to be cast out.
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Maluleka said the healer had “done something” to the money then returned it to the victim, claiming the spell had been cast out.
But his ordeal was just beginning.
“The man was then told to bring all his money to be prayed for,” said Maluleka.
When the victim started to feel better, he had been told to go to the bank to withdraw all his savings to bring it to the healer.
“The healer told the man to go to the bank in his car with him so that his money wouldn’t catch more bad spells from people in public transport.”
Maluleka said the man obliged.
“The man withdrew a whopping R210 000 and handed it over to the healer and was told to return the following day to collect his money,” said Maluleka.
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“When the man returned, the healer and the money were nowhere to be found and his cellphone was also off.
“We understand that the traditional healing processes are often peculiar and discreet, but we would like to warn the community to beware these fake healers.
“The community must refrain from dubious practices, but instead consult healers who are well known in the community. Our aim is not to besmirch good and credible healers, but to protect the community from charlatans.”
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