Bhubaneswar: An astrologer was arrested on charges of duping a woman of lakhs on the pretext of solving her domestic issues and attempting to rape her here in the city.

The Commissionerate Police nabbed the accused astrologer identified as Nilambar Pani from Bhadrak district yesterday following allegations.

According to reports, the woman victim from a rich family in Bhubaneswar came in contact with Nilambar Pani on Facebook. The accused introducing himself as an astrologer was chatting with her promising to solve her domestic issues.

Assuring her of solving her problems, he charged her lakhs of money as a consultation fee by offering her cloves. Further, he allegedly attempted to rape her on the pretext of conducting some religious rituals at her home.

A complaint was filed with police in this regard following which the accused was arrested from Bhadrak on Thursday.