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Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,500 [View all]
Two men have been arrested in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly duping a doctor into buying an "Aladdin's lamp" that they promised would bring him wealth and health.
As part of the con, they even pretended to conjure up spirits from the lamp, in line with the tale from The Arabian Nights, Indian media report.
The men had reportedly wanted more than $200,000 for the lamp but settled for a down payment of $41,500.
A third, female, suspect is at large.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-54759863
As part of the con, they even pretended to conjure up spirits from the lamp, in line with the tale from The Arabian Nights, Indian media report.
The men had reportedly wanted more than $200,000 for the lamp but settled for a down payment of $41,500.
A third, female, suspect is at large.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-54759863
Well, it does look the part:
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