Long Island Bank Thwarts Faux Fortune Teller Accused of Swindling Woman
July 21, 2025
A faux fortune teller on Long Island saw his alleged swindling scheme go up in smoke thanks to diligent bank employees who uncovered the underhanded effort when his victim tried to make an eyebrow-raising withdrawal. According to a local media report, self-proclaimed psychic Hemanth Kumar Muneppa was arrested last Thursday outside of the financial institution in the community of Hicksville. Moments earlier, an unnamed 68-year-old woman attempted to withdraw a staggering $42,000 from her account. While it is uncertain what she specifically said to the bank teller, her explanation for the transaction was worrisome enough that employees suspected something was amiss and called the cops.
More on this wild story at the Coast to Coast AM website.