A couple suspected of running scams and engaging in spiritual extortion across various states in Brazil was arrested in Osasco, SP after coercing a mother and daughter in Nova Friburgo, RJ. According to the Civil Police, under threat of serious harm, the victims were forced to transfer approximately R$ 405,000 to the accounts of the suspects—Orlando Gaichi and Emilia Ianovich, who posed as a fortune-teller referred to as 'Gypsy Milena'. The investigation revealed that Emilia used a false identity on social media to perpetrate similar scams in different regions. The coercion took place in a hotel room, where the victims were lured after meeting the suspects online. In this setting, Emilia allegedly simulated the possession by a spiritual entity and, through threats of death and severe illness, managed to secure the high-value bank transfers. The case underscores the dangers of spiritual scams that have been proliferating in Brazil, highlighting the need for greater public awareness regarding these fraudulent schemes. The couple's arrest not only brings some relief to the victims but also serves as a warning for others who may be susceptible to such manipulations in the future.