Hyderabad. The Telangana High Court has refused to grant interim relief to actress and Bigg Boss Telugu fame Venkata Ashwini Reddy Koya, popularly known as Ashu Reddy, in an alleged ₹10.5 crore NRI marriage fraud case. The court declined to stay the investigation or quash the FIR at this stage, allowing police to continue their probe.
Complaint Alleges Marriage Promise and Fund Transfers
The case is based on a complaint filed by Hyderabad resident Y. Satyanarayana Murthy, who alleged that Ashu Reddy deceived his son, Y.V. Dharmendra, a London-based resident, by promising marriage and extracting money under false pretences.
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According to the prosecution, approximately ₹10.5 crore was allegedly transferred through online channels. The complainant claimed that the money was paid on the basis of marriage assurances and personal trust built over time.
Court Refuses Interim Protection
During the hearing, Justice J. Srinivasa Rao considered a petition filed by Ashu Reddy seeking quashing of the FIR and a stay on police action until final disposal of the case. Her counsel denied the allegations, calling them baseless and stating that the FIR had been registered on incorrect facts.
Additional Public Prosecutor Jitender Rao Veeramalla opposed the plea, arguing that there was sufficient material to justify continuation of the investigation. He also informed the court that police had issued notices to the accused under Section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Police to Examine Financial and Digital Evidence
After hearing both sides, the High Court refused to interfere with the investigation at this stage. The court directed both parties to file their responses and posted the matter for further hearing on June 9.
Police are now examining financial transactions, bank records and digital evidence to verify the allegations and trace the money trail. Investigators are also expected to review communications between the parties as part of the continuing probe.
