Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Tech Entrepreneur Arrested in Gurugram Over Assault Allegations
Police in Gurugram arrested technology entrepreneur Vimal Daga after a woman made serious allegations against him.
She said the alleged incidents began in 2017.
Her complaint includes claims of sexual assault, physical violence and threats.
She also alleged pressure related to a pregnancy and an abortion.
The complaint mentions private digital material, messages and emails.
It also alleges that about Rs 70 lakh was involved in financial coercion.
Police are expected to check phones, emails, financial records and other evidence.
The allegations have not been presented as proven facts, and Daga’s bail status was not known.
Gurugram Police arrested technology entrepreneur Vimal Daga in a case involving allegations of sexual assault, violence, threats, digital harassment and financial coercion.
The FIR was registered at Gurugram’s DLF Police Station on July 29, 2026, under several Indian Penal Code sections.
The complainant’s allegations reportedly date back to 2017 and include repeated assault, pressure to undergo an abortion and an alleged miscarriage.
The complaint alleges financial coercion involving around Rs 70 lakh and separately refers to an approximately Rs 10.5 lakh personal loan.
Investigators are expected to examine digital communications, electronic devices, financial records and other evidence; Daga’s bail status was not known.
- Who
- Gurugram Police arrested Jaipur-based technology entrepreneur and LinuxWorld Informatics founder Vimal Daga following a complaint by a woman.
- What
- An FIR was registered over allegations including sexual assault, physical violence, threats, digital harassment and financial coercion.
- When
- The FIR was registered on July 29, 2026; the complaint describes alleged incidents dating back to 2017.
- Where
- The case was registered at the DLF Police Station in Gurugram.
- Why
- Police acted in connection with the complainant’s allegations, which are being investigated.
- Accused
- Vimal Daga, a Jaipur-based technology entrepreneur and LinuxWorld Informatics founder
- Police station
- DLF Police Station, Gurugram
- FIR date
- July 29, 2026
- Legal sections
- Sections 313, 323, 34, 376(2)(n), 406 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code
- Alleged financial coercion
- Approximately Rs 70 lakh
- Separate loan reference
- Approximately Rs 10.5 lakh
- Bail status
- Not ascertained at the time of reporting