A man in Lahore, Pakistan, has been arrested for allegedly blackmailing women after offering to perform “istikhara” – a prayer seeking divine guidance – for them. The suspect reportedly used information gleaned during these interactions to threaten and extort money from his victims. Police confirmed the arrest following complaints from multiple women who reported being targeted by the scam. Authorities state the man exploited the religious practice to gain trust and then leverage private details against the women. The investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the extent of the scam and the number of victims are being uncovered. This case highlights a growing concern of misuse of religious practices for criminal activity in the region.