1. Home
  2. Mangaluru | Swamiji, six others booked for allegedly raping, cheating actress

Mangaluru | Swamiji, six others booked for allegedly raping, cheating actress

coastaldigest.com web desk
November 26, 2018

Mangaluru, Nov 26: The Mangaluru East Police have registered a rape and cheating case against seven persons including a prominent Hindu seer following directions from the II Judicial Magistrate First Class Court, Mangaluru based on a private complaint filed by a small-screen actress.

The first accused in the case is Guru Nanjeshwara Shivacharya Swami (34) from Hunasamanaranahalli, Bengaluru. The other accused are Mallikarjuna (65), Jagadish (27), Basavaraj (64), Narayanaswami (56), Satyanarayana (52) and Subramani (52), from different places.

The complainant, who is a native of Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district, in her private complaint filed in the court, claimed that the seer had raped her after promising to marry her and assuring her of handing over administration of the mutt.

She said the six other accused took her to Bengaluru, where she was introduced to Swami in 2017. The seer took advantage of her making false promises, she alleged.

It could be recalled here that the same seer had faced protest from his followers after he was caught on camera in compromising position with a woman.

Comments

Mohan
 - 
Monday, 26 Nov 2018

Anit swami bill should come

Joseph Stalin
 - 
Monday, 26 Nov 2018

Govt should take action against all fake swamis

Sandesh Shetty
 - 
Monday, 26 Nov 2018

Please dont call them swamis. Add fraud infront of that.

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
coastaldigest.com news network
December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

•    Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

•    Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

•    Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.