Heh. I came across a similar statement a few weeks ago, originally published in an NHRC survey.

"Maid used magic to gain favour"

... Some housewives also believed their maids were participating in black magic. "I have seen my maid putting some white substance on food. When I cornered her, she admitted that this substance is some sort of magic by which she can gain favour of the family she works for," the report quoted one housewife....