Man arrested for exploiting, blackmailing multiple women with private pictures
The Bengaluru police have arrested Haniyuru Chandre Gowda, a man in his mid-40s, for allegedly exploiting and blackmailing multiple women using private images and videos. The arrest came after a 43-year-old make-up artist filed a complaint, stating that Gowda befriended her on a television serial set and manipulated her emotionally. Authorities are investigating the extent of his alleged criminal activities involving other potential victims.
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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.
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