Karnataka Woman Reports Rs 1.5 Crore Scam and Sexual Harassment

A woman from Mangaluru has come forward with serious allegations against a man who purportedly defrauded her of Rs 1.5 crore, claiming he could secure her a nomination to the Karnataka Legislative Council. The individual in question, identified as Yerriswamy, allegedly deceived the complainant by presenting himself as a media advisor for Congress leaders, thereby gaining her confidence through the display of photographs with prominent politicians. He purportedly asserted that a sum of Rs 5 crore would guarantee her a position as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) and is accused of collecting Rs 1.5 crore from her between August 2024 and January 2025.

The woman’s complaint details that Yerriswamy directed her to transfer the funds to his associates, named Siddaraju and Basavaraju. It is alleged that the money was collected at various locations, including near the Teachers’ House at Mysore Bank Circle and the KC General Hospital in Malleswaram. The complainant has indicated that she was misled into believing that these payments were necessary to secure her political aspirations, only to find herself the victim of a scam.

In addition to the financial fraud, the woman has accused Yerriswamy of taking her to New Delhi under the guise of arranging meetings with leaders from the All India Congress Committee (AICC), during which she claims he sexually harassed her. Following her allegations, the Halasuru Gate Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Yerriswamy, Siddaraju, and Basavaraju, and an investigation into the matter is currently ongoing. The case has raised significant concerns regarding the exploitation of individuals seeking political opportunities and the need for stringent measures to protect them from such fraudulent activities.