Hyderabad: The Central Crime Station (CCS) police have registered a case against actress Ashu Reddy, also known as Venkata Aswini Reddy Koyya, along with her family members, over allegations of cheating a man of nearly ₹9.35 crore on the pretext of marriage.
Complaint Filed by Victim’s Father
The case was registered following a complaint by 60-year-old Yenumula Satyanarayana Murthy, who alleged that his son YV Dharmendra, a London-based software engineer, was deceived over several years.
According to the complaint, Dharmendra met Ashu Reddy in 2018 through mutual friends during a visit to India. She allegedly introduced herself as an actress who had completed her master’s degree in the United States and moved to Hyderabad to pursue a film career.
Promise of Marriage, Financial Transfers Alleged
Murthy claimed that in March 2018, Ashu Reddy expressed interest in marrying Dharmendra. When informed that his divorce proceedings from an earlier marriage were still pending, she allegedly said it was not an issue.
The complainant further alleged that Ashu Reddy later sought financial help, citing an education loan and lack of support from her father. Over time, she allegedly convinced Dharmendra to transfer huge sums of money for purchasing:
- Cars
- Gold
- Properties in her name
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Marriage Talks Failed
In July 2020, when Dharmendra reportedly asked for a formal family meeting to finalise the marriage, she allegedly refused without explanation. He then demanded the return of the money.
Murthy stated that a settlement meeting was later held, where actress Hema reportedly acted as mediator.
During the meeting, Ashu Reddy allegedly agreed to return ₹70 lakh and issued blank cheques. However, the complainant alleged that she later took back the cheques and tore them up.
More Allegations Till 2025
The complaint further alleged that between 2020 and 2025, Ashu Reddy and her family continued assuring marriage while delaying it repeatedly.
During this period, Dharmendra was allegedly persuaded to spend more money on assets in her name, including:
- A ₹3 crore flat in Manikonda
- Vehicles
- Around 5 kg of gold
Police Investigation Underway
The CCS police have registered the case and launched an investigation into the allegations. Officials are expected to examine financial records, property transactions, and communications linked to the complaint.
