Maharashtra: Another 'fake Godman' rocks Nashik, Uproar After Discovery of 121 Obscene Videos

The case involving alleged 'fake godman' Ashok Kharat, which emerged from Nashik, Maharashtra, is now being counted among the country's biggest sex and blackmailing scandals.

Last Updated : Saturday, 04 April 2026
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New Delhi: The case involving alleged 'fake godman' Ashok Kharat, which emerged from Nashik, Maharashtra, is now being counted among the country's biggest sex and blackmailing scandals. The revelation of this case has triggered a political upheaval. Meanwhile, another shocking sex scandal has surfaced in Nashik, in which 121 obscene videos have been recovered.

What is the issue?

In fact, an extortion case that originated in the Satpur area has taken a shocking turn. The 63-year-old senior citizen who filed a complaint on April 2 has now himself become an accused in a major sex scandal. Based on the complaint filed by the female victim, serious charges—including sexual abuse, and violations under the IT Act and the Atrocities Act—have been registered against the accused, Ravindra Erande. The police have arrested him, and the case has created a sensation throughout the city.

It has been reported that on April 2, the accused, Ravindra Erande, had filed a complaint against four individuals, alleging that they were demanding money by threatening to circulate his private videos. During the course of their investigation, the police had indeed arrested the four accused individuals. However, further investigation led to a complete reversal of the case's narrative.

It was reported that on April 2, the accused, Ravindra Erande, had filed a complaint against four individuals, alleging that they were demanding money by threatening to make his private videos viral. During the course of their investigation, the police had even arrested the four accused individuals. However, further investigation led to a complete reversal of the case.

What is the impact of this case?

The case involving the alleged 'fake godman' (Bhondo Baba), Ashok Kharat—which emerged from Nashik, Maharashtra—is now being counted among the country's biggest sex and blackmailing scandals. The revelation of this case has triggered a political upheaval. Amidst this, another shocking sex scandal has surfaced from Nashik, in which 121 obscene videos have been recovered.

In fact, an extortion case that originated in the Satpur area has taken a startling turn. The 63-year-old senior citizen who filed the complaint on April 2 has now himself become an accused in a major sex scandal. Based on the complaint filed by the female victim, serious charges have been registered against the accused, Ravindra Erande, under the provisions regarding sexual abuse, the IT Act, and the Atrocities Act. The police have arrested him, and the case has created a sensation throughout the city.

It was reported that on April 2, the accused, Ravindra Erande, had filed a complaint against four individuals, alleging that they were demanding money by threatening to make his private videos viral. During the course of their investigation, the police had even arrested the four accused individuals. However, further investigation led to a complete reversal of the case.

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