Two Arrested in Serbia for Defrauding Woman of Millions for Fake 'Black Magic Removal' Services

Authorities in Serbia have apprehended two individuals suspected of operating a fraudulent scheme that preyed on a vulnerable elderly woman. The arrests were made by police in Beočin, targeting suspects D.N. (born 1974) and M.K. (born 1967), both from Bačka Palanka.

The suspects are accused of committing fraud by advertising services to remove black magic through the website vidovita-maria.com. They allegedly convinced a 73-year-old woman that they could resolve her family's health issues.

To provide these purported services, the suspects demanded and received a significant sum, including jewelry and cash, totaling six million dinars (approximately $55,000 USD) from the victim. This exploitation of her distress highlights a disturbing trend of online scams targeting vulnerable individuals.

During a search of the suspects' residence in Bačka Palanka, police discovered a quantity of jewelry and several money transfer receipts. These items are believed to be proceeds from their fraudulent activities. The suspects have been detained for up to 48 hours and will be brought before the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Novi Sad with criminal charges.

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they advertised the provision of services for removing black magic and misled a seventy-three-year-old woman into believing they would help her resolve family health problems. For these services, they demanded and took, as they stated, jewelry and money, in a total value of six million dinars.