Toronto police seek man accused of running fortune-telling scam worth thousands
Gangadhar Babu, 29, faces fraud charges after allegedly posing as psychic 'Babu' to exploit victims between April 2024 and September 2025.
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Toronto police are searching for a man accused of posing as a psychic and spiritual healer to defraud a victim of thousands of dollars in an elaborate fortune-teller scam.
Between April 2024 and September 2025, the suspect allegedly operated under the name "Babu," presenting himself as a psychic, fortune teller, and spiritual healer through a business called Indian Psychic and Spiritual Healer. Investigators say the man exploited the victim's belief in the supernatural, using rituals and frightening claims to convince them that they and their loved ones would suffer death or serious harm unless they continued paying him for "spiritual protection."
Police have identified the suspect as Gangadhar Babu, 29, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for fraud over $5,000, possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, and laundering proceeds of Canadian crime. He is described as 5-foot-6 with a slender build, dark curly hair, dark brown eyes, a trimmed beard, and a noticeable gap between his front teeth.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone who may have been targeted to come forward.
How many victims besides the one mentioned might have been scammed?
How much total money did this suspect steal from victims?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Who is Toronto police looking for?
Gangadhar Babu, 29, is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for fraud over $5,000, possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, and laundering proceeds of Canadian crime.
How did the suspect allegedly operate the scam?
Operating under the name 'Babu,' he presented himself as a psychic, fortune teller, and spiritual healer through Indian Psychic and Spiritual Healer, using rituals and frightening claims to convince victims that they and their loved ones would suffer death or serious harm unless they paid for 'spiritual protection.'
When did the alleged scam take place?
The scam operated between April 2024 and September 2025.
What does Gangadhar Babu look like?
Gangadhar Babu is 5-foot-6 with a slender build, dark curly hair, dark brown eyes, a trimmed beard, and a noticeable gap between his front teeth.
