Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Sadananda Gowda Cyber Fraud: ₹3 Lakh Stolen
D V Sadananda Gowda, a former leader in Karnataka, had ₹3 lakh taken from his bank accounts by cybercriminals.
The money was taken using UPI transactions from his accounts at HDFC, SBI, and Axis banks.
He found out on Tuesday night and reported it to the police.
The police are investigating how the criminals accessed his accounts.
This happened shortly after a similar cyberattack on actor Upendra and his wife, where money was stolen after their phones were hacked.
Over 7,500 cybercrimes have been recorded this year in Karnataka, with Bengaluru having over 5,500 cases.
Former Karnataka CM D V Sadananda Gowda lost ₹3 lakh to cybercriminals.
The theft was discovered Tuesday night.
Money was taken via UPI transactions.
₹1 lakh was stolen from each of his HDFC, SBI, and Axis bank accounts.
Police are investigating the crime.
- Who
- D V Sadananda Gowda
- What
- ₹3 lakh stolen via cybercrime
- When
- Discovered Tuesday night; reported Wednesday
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Unknown; investigation ongoing
Cyber Security Concerns
Victim's Experience
Security Breaches
Cyber Security Concerns
Highlighting the vulnerabilities in digital security that allowed this cybercrime and similar incidents to occur.
Victim's Experience
Focusing on the personal impact of the cybercrime on Sadananda Gowda and expressing the need to recover funds.
- Victim
- D V Sadananda Gowda
- Amount Stolen
- ₹3 Lakh
- Banks Affected
- HDFC, SBI, Axis
- Transaction Type
- UPI
- Date of Discovery
- Tuesday night
- Police Complaint
- Filed
