Mangilal

Mangilal

unknown India

Mangilal is a disabled man from Indore, India, who gained notoriety for his unconventional approach to begging. Despite appearing to be in need, he owns three properties and operates a loan sharking business, leveraging the money he collects from begging to lend to local vendors at high interest rates. His dual life came to light during a government crackdown on begging, revealing that he was not only a beggar but also a hidden moneylender in the local market.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
97,257
Power
364$
Sentiment
3.18
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Belarus 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 9,449,323 8,444 $60,000 54$
Vietnam 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 97,338,583 88,813 $340,000 310$
Totals 2 106,787,906 97,257 $400,000 364$
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Recent Mentions

Belarus Belarus: Mangilal was a well-known figure in the market who was discovered to be a millionaire despite his appearance as a beggar. 5

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva): В Индии нищий с проказой оказался владельцем недвижимости, автомобиля и бизнеса

Vietnam Vietnam: Mangilal is a disabled man in Indore who owns three houses and operates a money-lending scheme using the money he collects from begging. 3

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: 'Triệu phú' ăn xin sở hữu 3 nhà, cho vay nặng lãi