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Man arrested over Tk 6.5 lakh TikTok fraud
Published : Monday, 19 October, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Observer Online Report
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has arrested a 25-year-old man accused of posing as a spiritual healer on TikTok and swindling a woman out of Tk 6.5 lakh by promising to resolve her family problems.
Special Superintendent of Police Abdur Rahman disclosed the information at a press briefing at the PBI’s Special Investigation and Operations (North) office in Kallyanpur, Dhaka, on Monday.
According to the PBI, the accused, Mizanur Rahman, allegedly presented himself on TikTok as a spiritual healer and a caretaker of Kishoreganj’s Pagla Mosque. He was arrested on 16 October from Bhatipara village in Char Jatharthapur, Jamalpur Sadar upazila, following allegations of fraud.
Investigators recovered two mobile phones and several SIM cards allegedly used in the scheme. Mizan has also reportedly given a confessional statement before a court under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
The victim came into contact with Mizan through a TikTok account named ‘Tantrik Guru Jibon Kobiraj’. After sharing her family problems, she contacted him through IMO and a mobile number.
Mizan allegedly promised to resolve her problems and demanded money to purchase materials for traditional healing rituals. The woman transferred Tk 6.5 lakh through bKash in several instalments between 26 January and 15 June.
When the promised solution did not materialise, she sought a refund. However, she was allegedly threatened with supernatural powers instead.
The woman filed a case against unidentified accused at Uttara West Police Station on 4 July. The PBI’s Special Investigation and Operations (North) unit took charge of the investigation on 10 October. Sub-Inspector Md Nazmul Haque is currently investigating the case.
According to the PBI investigation, Mizan used various TikTok accounts to portray himself as a caretaker of the well-known Pagla Mosque. He allegedly posted videos featuring bones, fish, birds and other animal materials, presenting them as ingredients used in traditional healing practices to gain people’s trust.
Abdur Rahman warned against fraudsters who exploit religious beliefs, superstition and people’s emotions through social media. He urged the public not to be misled by claims of supernatural powers or promises to solve personal problems through spiritual practices.
He also advised victims of fraud to inform law enforcement agencies promptly and said efforts were underway to identify and arrest others allegedly involved in the case.
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