Audumbar Manohar Gadde, a 43-year-old self-styled godman from Maharashtra, has been booked by the Swargate police for allegedly raping a 42-year-old woman and cheating her out of ₹50.55 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD). The victim, who lives separately from her husband, met Gadde five years ago through a mutual acquaintance. He gained her trust by claiming to possess supernatural powers, promising to help her resolve ongoing family disputes. Exploiting her vulnerability, Gadde reportedly lured her to various lodges in the Swargate area and other locations, including Lonere, Uttekhole, and Mangaon, where he sexually assaulted her multiple times. In addition to the sexual exploitation, Gadde is accused of orchestrating significant financial fraud by promising the victim employment and high returns through investments in the construction business. The fraud came to light when the victim realized she had been deceived and approached the police on April 11. An investigation is currently underway, as this case raises serious concerns about fraudulent figures exploiting spirituality in Maharashtra.