Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- A gang allegedly running a bizarre "pregnancy offer" scam in Bihar's Nalanda district has been busted following a police investigation, media reports said. The accused are suspected of luring men with promises of hefty payouts and luxury gifts, only to dupe them through registration and security fee collections.

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According to regional media outlets, the racket had been operating for a considerable period. Locals claimed the group functioned from a building that appeared modest from the outside but had a lavishly furnished interior, possibly to create an impression of legitimacy.

The crackdown comes months after a sensatio...