Bengaluru Man Booked Over Blackmail and Dowry Harassment Allegations

Bengaluru: Police in Karnataka’s Bengaluru Rural district have registered a criminal case against a man identified as Rakesh following a series of serious allegations, including blackmail, dowry harassment, attempted murder, and exploiting multiple women. The case is being investigated by the Sarjapur Police Station in Anekal taluk.

According to the complaint, the accused allegedly gained the trust of married women by presenting himself as a respectable individual. Investigators claim he later developed intimate relationships with some of them, secretly recorded private videos, and then used the recordings to allegedly threaten and blackmail the women.

Police sources said the investigation is examining allegations that the accused had relationships with around 18 women and is suspected of entering into multiple marriages. These claims are currently part of the ongoing probe and have not been established in court.

The case also includes a complaint filed by Bhavya, a woman from Hebbagodi who married Rakesh on February 22. She has alleged that soon after the wedding, she was subjected to harassment over a dowry demand of approximately Rs 1 crore.

The complainant further alleged that after she came to know about the accused’s previous relationships and the existence of alleged videos involving other women, he attempted to kill her by pouring petrol on her. Police are treating the allegation as part of the investigation.

Based on the complaint, Sarjapur Police have registered a case under relevant legal provisions and launched a detailed investigation. Officers are also examining electronic evidence, including videos and other digital material, to verify the allegations and determine the full scope of the case. No conclusions regarding the allegations have been reached, and the investigation remains ongoing.