Couple accused of cheating people, case registered

BENGALURU: A couple has been accused of cheating some people by promising them sites and taking crores of rupees from them. They claimed to be close to television anchors and actors to gain the confidence of their victims.

The couple Sukanya and Narasimha, claimed to be close associates of actor ‘Duniya’ Vijay and used photos with him to gain people’s trust. They showed a piece of land near Doddballapur, claiming it was a layout, and took Rs 28 lakh from a woman named Gangamma in installments. They also allegedly cheated a sanitation worker in a similar manner.

When the victims asked for a refund, the accused threatened them and refused to return the money. A complaint has been filed at the Soladevanahalli police station, and further investigation is under way.