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So-called 'spiritual healer' wanted for blackmail and fraud

A so-called ’spiritual healer’ is being hunted by police in connection with a series of blackmails and high-value frauds.

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Police fear suspected fraudster may have left UK

Detectives fear that a suspected blackmailer and fraudster posing as a spiritual healer may have fled the country.

Det Sgt Mark Sinski said the man, known as Kamal-Ji - which is thought to be an alias - had previously used addresses in Thurmaston, Syston and near to Parker Drive, and said officers believe he may also have carried out frauds in other parts of the UK before moving overseas.

The suspect has advertised his services in Leicestershire by radio and newspaper adverts and on flyers. Subsequently his services have then been recommended by word of mouth with some victims living out of the county.

We are looking into the possibility that the suspect has previously operated in other areas, and may have recommenced his activities elsewhere in the UK.

It is also possible that he may now have left the country.

– DS Mark Sinski, Leicestershire Police

A picture of a man police would like to speak to in connection with the investigation has been released.

Read: 'Spirital healer' wanted over blackmails and frauds

Full description of suspected spiritual fraudster Kamal-Ji

Detectives investigating a string of blackmails and frauds carried out by a so-called ‘spiritual leader’ calling himself Kamal-Ji have released a description of a suspect in the case.

  • Aged in his 40s
  • Dark-skinned - believed to be of Asian origin
  • Stocky build
  • Around 5ft 4ins to 5ft 6ins tall
  • Short black hair, worn spiky or wavy on top
  • Walks with a limp - it is not known if this is real or not
  • Speaks softly, usually in Hindi
  • Known to wear a traditional Indian white kurtha pyjama

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'Spirital healer' wanted over blackmails and frauds

A so-called ’spiritual healer’ is being hunted by police in connection with a series of blackmails and high-value frauds.

Kamal-Ji - believed to be a false name - purports to be a devotee of Indian guru Sai Baba, and offers healing and astrology services to help with business success, health and relationship issues.

Police are hunting this man in connection with a series of blackmails and frauds Credit: Leicestershire Police

Once he has gained their trust, he then asks his victims to hand over tens of thousands of pounds to buy high-value items.

A picture of a man police want to speak to about the incidents has now been released by Leicestershire Police as they try to track him down.

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