According to media reports, Numerologist Ashok Kharat arrested in Nasik after allegations of sexual exploitation of women, and after an FIR was filed against him.
After working in the merchant navy for several years, Ashok Kharat became a popular numerologist in the state, with many celebrities, politicians and businessmen becoming his followers, and consulting him.
He allegedly gave women who came to him pedas and a bitter tasting drink, which made the woman unconscious, allowing him to exploit them.
Allegedly there are 58 different videos were discovered on the pen drive, which have become viral.
Hidden cameras were also used for making the videos.
He has allegedly amassed a lot of wealth which was invested in properties.
The arrest is being covered extensively in the marathi media, since some powerful politicians are allegedly involved. This again shows how difficult it is to trust anyone.