₹100 crore CSR scam: Woman education trust trustee duped of ₹35 Lakh in Bengaluru fraud case

Six accused booked at Hennur police station after a private college managing trustee alleged she was cheated in the name of securing ₹100 crore CSR funding for her education trust.

In a shocking case of alleged financial fraud, a woman managing trustee of a private college in Hennur, Bengaluru, has accused six people of cheating her of ₹35 lakh by falsely promising ₹100 crore in CSR funding for her education trust.

Based on her complaint, Hennur police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation.

How the Alleged Scam Unfolded

According to the police complaint, the woman, who manages an education trust and was serving as the managing trustee of a private college in Hennur, was looking to expand and strengthen her institution. During this period, she came in contact with a man named Amarapalli Suresh, a native of Thirthahalli.

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As both hailed from the same hometown, Suresh reportedly gained her trust by sharing personal difficulties and assuring support. He allegedly promised to arrange ₹100 crore in CSR funds for the development of the trust.

Suresh later introduced the complainant to Venkatarama Bhat, who in turn connected her to Atul Kumar, based in Hyderabad. Atul allegedly claimed he could facilitate the release of ₹100 crore in CSR assistance, but said that verification of documents was required.

Subsequently, the complainant was informed that Atul would visit Bengaluru. Trusting the assurances, she reportedly bore the expenses for his flight tickets and hotel stay.
Under the pretext of processing fees and fund release formalities, the accused allegedly collected money from the complainant in multiple phases. Police say the total amount cheated stands at ₹35 lakh.

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Despite repeated assurances, the promised CSR funds were never released. After receiving the money, the accused allegedly stopped responding to phone calls and messages, raising strong suspicion of a well-planned fraud.

The woman later approached the Hennur police station, following which a case was registered against all six accused. Investigators suspect a premeditated conspiracy to cheat under the guise of CSR funding.

Police officials confirmed that further probe is ongoing to trace the accused, verify financial transactions, and recover the cheated amount.