Bengaluru, August 19, 2025: The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested two additional suspects, identified as Sujan and Adarsh from Udupi, in a case involving obscene comments and messages sent to actress and former MP Ramya (Divya Spandana). This brings the total number of arrests in the case to nine. Previously, on August 4, 2025, two others, Bhuvan Gowda and Rajesh, were apprehended, and seven others were arrested from various locations, including Kolar, Chikkamagaluru, and Bengaluru.

The accused are reportedly fans of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is implicated in the Renuka Swamy murder case. The harassment stemmed from a social media post by Ramya advocating justice for Renuka Swamy’s family, which provoked outrage among Darshan’s supporters. In response, several individuals sent abusive and obscene messages to Ramya on platforms like Instagram.

On July 28, 2025, Ramya personally lodged a complaint with Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh and the Cyber Crime Police, citing harassment from over 40 social media accounts. The case was transferred to the CCB, which formed six teams to track down the perpetrators. The accused face charges under the Information Technology Act and sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including criminal intimidation, attempt to breach peace, sexual harassment, and insulting a woman’s modesty.

The investigation revealed that the accused used fake accounts, some of which were deleted after Ramya’s complaint, but the police traced them through IP addresses. The CCB continues its probe to identify and apprehend remaining suspects, with 43 accounts initially reported and five more added later. Ramya’s stance against online abuse has garnered support from prominent figures and fans, with calls for stricter measures against cybercrime.