• Fraud in Baba Ramdev’s name!
• Patients cheated, authorities silent!
Unmesh Gujarathi
Sprouts News Exclusive
In a shocking revelation, fraudsters are exploiting the trust associated with Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Yogpeeth to scam innocent people seeking Ayurvedic treatment. Victims, including families with a history of Patanjali treatments, have been defrauded of thousands of rupees while authorities—including Patanjali, the police, and cybercrime officials—remain silent spectators.
Sprouts News has investigated this alarming scam, exposing a deep-rooted nexus of cyber fraud that continues unchecked due to negligence and possible insider involvement.
• How the scam operates
Cybercriminals have set up fake websites, phone numbers, and forged documents that closely resemble Patanjali’s official platforms. These fraudulent sites lure unsuspecting patients into making payments for non-existent appointments at Patanjali Yogpeeth.
What makes this scam particularly dangerous is the fraudsters’ use of:
– Patanjali’s name and branding
– Fake bank details and letterheads that appear genuine
– Convincing customer support teams that assure victims they are booking legitimate treatments
This deceptive operation has led to financial losses for thousands of people, many of whom are already struggling with medical expenses.
• A personal account: from trust to betrayal
A victim, speaking to Sprouts News, recounted their shocking ordeal:
“My mother had previously undergone successful treatment at Patanjali Yogpeeth. Encouraged by this, I advised my brother and sister-in-law to seek treatment there this year. They attempted to book an appointment through what seemed to be the same website, only to lose ₹35,000 to fraudsters.”
The family immediately reported the fraud to Patanjali, the Delhi Police, and the Cyber Crime Division. However, the response was shocking:
– Patanjali remained silent, acknowledging they were aware of such scams but refusing to help.
– Delhi Police refused to file an FIR, claiming that ₹35,000 was “too low” an amount for an investigation.
– Cybercrime authorities failed to act, despite repeated complaints.
This raises a disturbing question: how many more victims have lost money while authorities refuse to act?
• Is there insider involvement?
Considering how seamlessly fraudsters are able to misuse Patanjali’s:
– Official branding
– Bank details
– Customer communication channels
…it raises serious doubts about insider involvement.
– How did scammers gain access to Patanjali Trust’s bank details?
– Why is Patanjali not taking legal action or issuing a public warning?
– If Patanjali is aware of the fraud, why isn’t it protecting its own patients?
These questions demand urgent answers.
• Why is Delhi Police ignoring the scam while Mumbai Police took action?
It is outrageous that despite multiple complaints, Delhi Police refuses to register FIRs, claiming that ₹35,000 is too small an amount for investigation.
Contrast this with Mumbai Police:
In a similar fraud case, Mumbai authorities:
– Registered an FIR immediately
– Tracked down the fraudsters within a week
– Recovered the stolen money successfully
If Mumbai Police can act, why is Delhi Police shielding fraudsters?
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• A call for action: stop the Patanjali scam now
This is not just about ₹35,000—this scam is likely defrauding thousands of patients. Yet, Patanjali, police, and cybercrime officials refuse to take responsibility.
We demand:
1. Patanjali must issue a public warning and take legal action against fraudsters misusing their name.
2. Police must register FIRs for all cyber fraud cases, regardless of the amount lost.
3. A full inquiry must be conducted to determine insider involvement.
• Justice delayed is justice denied
The Patanjali scam is a stark reminder of how fraudsters can thrive when corporations, police, and cybercrime authorities turn a blind eye. If no action is taken, more innocent patients will suffer.
We urge all victims to speak up, share their experiences, and demand accountability.
Sprouts News will continue to expose the truth—because your trust matters.
