Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Kochi IT Executive Accused of Sexual Harassment After Blackmail Claim
An IT executive in Kochi is accused of sexual harassment after he reported a former employee and her husband for blackmail.
The executive, Venu Gopalakrishnan, claimed the couple tried to extort money and forced him to sign large checks.
The couple was arrested but later released on bail.
The woman then accused the executive of sexual harassment, claiming she was set up after she planned to report him.
Now, the police are investigating both the executive's initial complaint and the woman's counter-complaint to understand what really happened.
An IT executive in Kochi faces a sexual harassment case after accusing a former employee and her husband of blackmail.
The executive, Venu Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Litmus7, reported the couple for demanding Rs 30 crore and forcing him to transfer Rs 50,000.
The couple, Krishna Raj and his wife, were arrested on July 30 but were granted bail the same day.
The woman filed a counter-complaint, alleging sexual harassment and stating she was framed after intending to report him.
Police are coordinating investigations into both the executive's complaint and the woman's counter-complaint.
- Who
- Venu Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Litmus7, and Krishna Raj and his wife, former employees.
- What
- A case of sexual harassment and blackmail allegations involving an IT executive and his former employee.
- When
- The couple was arrested on July 30; the counter-complaint was filed on Tuesday.
- Where
- Kochi, India.
- Why
- The woman claims she was framed in retaliation for her intent to report the executive, while the executive alleges blackmail and extortion.
Executive's Allegations
Former Employee's Allegations
Reason for Legal Actions
Executive's Allegations
The couple extorted money and blackmailed the executive.
Former Employee's Allegations
The woman's claim is the executive framed them as retaliation for planned complaint against him.
Accusations
Executive's Allegations
The couple threatened to fabricate a false case.
Former Employee's Allegations
The executive sexually harassed the woman.
- Accused
- Venu Gopalakrishnan
- Accusers
- Krishna Raj and wife
- Company
- Litmus7
- Location
- Kochi, India
- Original Complaint
- Blackmail, extortion
- Counter-Complaint
- Sexual Harassment
- Bail Granted
- Yes, to the couple