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Sting video woman says she never met Siddaramaiah
The Indian Express·
The woman in a video targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told Bengaluru police she never met him and spoke on others' instructions, an officer said. She said a group paid and tutored her in 2023. Siddaramaiah's October 6 CCB complaint alleges a fabricated blackmail video. Power TV MD Rakesh Shetty got anticipatory bail October 23.
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What It Means For You
- The FIR cites a YouTube channel Karnataka Honey Trap and a video published on September 27, 2026.
- Congress spokesperson Kripa Alva told police she was unaware the interaction was being recorded.
- Deputy Commissioner Raja Imam Kasim P declined comment, citing an ongoing probe.
What's Happening
- The woman told investigators she met Rakesh Shetty and Kripa Alva, the officer said.
- Shetty has appeared before police multiple times since his bail order.
- Siddaramaiah alleged unknown creators spread false allegations to damage his public honour.
Power TV And The FIR
- Siddaramaiah's complaint names Power TV MD Rakesh Shetty among those behind the alleged sting.
- The CCB registered the case after his October 6 complaint over circulation of the clip.
- The woman said she knew Siddaramaiah was chief minister though she had not met him.
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