Suit Alleges “Special Abilities” Pitch to Recover Lost Crypto Investment

On Monday, April 6, 2026, Sainaz Khanum Dana and Daryl Eugene Dana filed a complaint in the California Superior Court against Rewa Kumar, Ancient Vastu Science, Inc., Divinity by Rewa Ji Vedic Foundation, Ritesh Kumar, and Does 1-25, alleging fraud and seeking a jury trial. The case, filed in the County of San Joaquin, accuses the defendants of engaging in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded the plaintiffs of over $761,500.

The complaint details how Sainaz Khanum Dana, after losing approximately $1.5 million in a cryptocurrency investment fraud in March 2024, sought spiritual guidance from Rewa Kumar. Kumar allegedly exploited Dana’s vulnerability, initiating a series of fraudulent schemes. One such scheme involved Kumar promising to recover the cryptocurrency losses through special abilities and connections, requiring an initial “bait” investment of $300,000. Dana wired funds to Ancient Vastu Science, Inc., controlled by Kumar, under the guise of this recovery operation.

The lawsuit further alleges that Kumar solicited investments in “bridge loans,” promising attractive returns secured by underlying loans. Relying on these representations, Dana wired $387,500 to Ancient Vastu Science, Inc. However, the complaint states that Kumar was not involved in making bridge loans and had no intention of returning the investment capital.

The complaint also outlines a “prayer and blessing cash fraud,” where Kumar convinced Dana that providing cash during prayer ceremonies would amplify their spiritual energy. Dana provided $34,000 in cash, which was never returned. Additionally, Kumar fabricated an FBI fraud hold scheme, claiming a personal contact could remove holds from Dana’s bank account for a $40,000 payment. Dana wired the money to Kumar’s New Divinity account.

The plaintiffs allege that Rewa and Ritesh Kumar operated a money laundering scheme, transferring funds between personal and business accounts, including Divine Intuitions. Ritesh Kumar is accused of impersonating a federal law enforcement officer to further the scheme. The complaint states that bank records reveal nearly $3 million in deposits and hundreds of thousands in cash withdrawals, with funds diverted to casinos.

The plaintiffs are seeking damages for fraud, aiding and abetting fraud, conversion, violation of Penal Code 496(a), breach of contract, and violation of the Business & Professions Code § 17200.

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