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Bengaluru Man Arrested for Cheating, Exploitation After Duping Woman of ₹20 Lakh, Gold
Bengaluru, India – Police in Bagalgunte, Bengaluru have arrested a 29-year-old man, Shubham Shukla, on charges of cheating, sexual exploitation, and theft, following allegations that he defrauded a woman of nearly ₹20 lakh and 200 grams of gold under the pretense of a romantic relationship.
The investigation, which originated in Nelamangala, revealed a disturbing pattern of behavior where Shukla allegedly first targeted the victim’s younger sister, a minor, allegedly assaulting her. Police say he used this connection to gain access to the family and then manipulate the elder sister into a live-in relationship.
Deceiving her parents by claiming she was moving to Mumbai for work, the victim lived with Shukla in Bengaluru for three years. During this time, he allegedly systematically drained her finances and valuables. The victim later discovered that Shukla was already married. Despite promising to divorce his wife, he reportedly continued to abuse her.
Driven to escape the harassment, the woman filed a complaint with the police. Shukla has been arrested and is currently in custody, facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act as well as cheating charges. The investigation is ongoing.
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