PONDICHERRY: A research student of Pondicherry University was extorted Rs 6 lakh through social media on the grounds of black magic to get rid of her boyfriend's anger. The boyfriend ended his relationship with the girl months ago.

After her boyfriend ended the relationship, the young woman was in a state of grief. It was during this time that she noticed an ad that said she could solve her love and business problems. She then sent a message to this Instagram account stating her problems. They convinced her to perform pujas so that the estranged boyfriend would come back. Money was also charged to her for the pujas. They told the woman that he would call her on the phone and not pick up the phone. So the young woman paid some money online. That same day the phone came from the number of her boyfriend. However, she did not take the call as instructed. The fraudsters demanded money again and the woman paid.

The woman came to know about the fraud when her boyfriend did not call or come to see her after paying 6 lakhs. She complained to the police after she failed to contact the Instagram account.