Bengaluru, Jan. 12 -- A self-styled godman has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly selling monitor lizard genitalia online, claiming the protected wildlife parts had "magical powers" to fix relationship problems, officials said on Sunday.

The accused, identified as Murthy, 45, was operating from his residence in Nagashettihalli on the outskirts of the city. Investigators said he marketed himself as a spiritual healer and claimed that monitor lizard genitalia could be used for "love attraction, reconciliation between couples, and controlling partners." Each piece was allegedly sold for Rs.10,000, targeting people facing emotional distress, officials said.

"He convinced clients that he could solve love marriage disputes and relations...