Bengaluru woman arrested for multicrore fraud, multiple cases filed

Bengaluru police have arrested Rekha, accused of defrauding people of several crores through elaborate scams across Karnataka. Cases against her have been registered in various police stations, with victims filing complaints on platforms like helpline 1930.

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Rekha’s scams ranged from personal interactions to impersonation and loan fraud. At Basavanagudi police station, a man reported losing ₹31 lakh after meeting her on ShareChat, where she gained his trust through chats and video calls, which she secretly recorded. She used this connection to extract money from him.

In another case, Rekha promised Mallikarjun a loan and took ₹90,000 as a processing fee. He filed a complaint at Magadi police station. In another scam, she pretended to hold a senior position at Carlton Towers and claimed she was owed ₹25 crore by the company. She convinced victims to provide funds, saying she needed help to retrieve the amount.

Rekha also falsely claimed ties to MLA A. Raju Gowda and exploited Shaadi.com to con more victims. Police were shocked by the lavish lifestyle she led, funded by her fraudulent schemes, and were stunned by her palatial home.

Her husband, reportedly complicit in the frauds, has also been arrested. Rekha’s deceitful schemes targeted numerous victims, making her one of the most notorious fraudsters in the region.