Government officials allege that Prajwal Revanna demanded sexual favours in return for approving their transfer

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recorded statements from government officials who were also victims in the case pertaining to the leaked videos of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate from Hassan, Prajwal Revanna. Earlier, a notice was served to women who were suspected to have been targeted by Prajwal Revanna. This included a Police Inspector and an Excise Inspector. They have alleged that they were lured by an offer of a transfer of posting before being sexually harassed. They have stated that they were coerced into participating in a video call. The videos were later forcefully procured from them. 

The officials presented their statement to the SIT on 5th May. Sexual favours were reportedly demanded after the officials had been transferred. This may get considered as an offence under Section 376 C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deals with rape charges from a person misusing authority. They have also mentioned that they were further blackmailed by Prajwal Revanna after the video was procured. 

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Close to 10 government officials are believed to have been involved in this case. 2 officials have recorded their statement thus far. It can be expected that more women come to the forefront to narrate the ordeal they went through.