Seer held on charge of sexually exploiting woman on promise of marriage

Seer held on charge of sexually exploiting woman on promise of marriage

A religious leader was detained after police charged him with sexually exploiting a woman who had been promised marriage. The complaint was filed on Oct. 8, prompting the arrest. Authorities say the seer used his influence to coerce the woman into a sham marriage and then forced sexual acts. The case is under investigation by the local court.