Bengaluru techie, 24, books escort service online, ends up losing ₹1.49 lakh: Report

A 24-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru was allegedly cheated of ₹1.49 lakh by an online escort scam.

Published on: Aug 7, 2025, 11:25:26 IST

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A 24-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru was allegedly cheated of ₹1.49 lakh by an individual who posed as an escort service provider online.

The incident came to light after the victim filed a complaint at the High Grounds police station, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.

According to a report by The Hindu, the complainant came in contact with the accused, identified through a money trail as “Ishani Reddy”, on a social media platform.

The accused allegedly offered escort and massage services and asked the techie to first pay ₹299 as a registration fee.

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Once the payment was made, the accused reportedly began pressuring the victim to transfer more money under the pretext of various service charges. Over time, the complainant ended up paying a total of ₹1.49 lakh online.

The victim grew suspicious when the demands for money continued to escalate. Upon asking for a refund, the accused cut off communication and has remained untraceable since, the report added.

Police believe the accused may be operating under a fake identity and is targeting individuals seeking such services online. A search is underway to locate the suspect.

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