A police officer told The Hindu that the accused may have cheated more than 10 women.
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The Bengaluru police arrested a man in his mid-40s, identified as Haniyuru Chandre Gowda, for allegedly sexually exploiting multiple women and blackmailing them with private pictures and videos.
The arrest followed a complaint by a 43-year-old victim. The complainant, a make-up artist, was befriended by Gowda on a television serial set. According to the FIR, the victim had distanced herself from her husband, and Gowda promised to help her obtain a divorce and gradually grew closer to her.
Published – May 01, 2026 11:42 pm IST