Kochi doctor arrested after police find sexual videos on his phone

Kochi doctor arrested after police find sexual videos on his phone

Kochi police arrested Dr. Johnson Varghese and issued a lookout circular on 7 November after forensic analysis of his phones uncovered videos and photographs of more than ten women, prompting a rape-allegation investigation. The doctor had earlier claimed he was lured to an apartment on 2 November, where actors Athulya Chandra and Bibin Perumbilli, along with a third suspect, assaulted him, confined him and stole valuables worth about Rs 3.

5 lakh. The two actors were arrested and, on 7 November, a magistrate court denied them bail, extending the probe into the alleged blackmail and sexual misconduct.

Actors

Athulya Chandra Bibin Perumbilli young doctor Kochi police third suspect

Locations

Kochi, Kerala, India Essen Springdale complex, Kochi, Kerala, India Kadavanthra police station, Kochi, Kerala, India

Articles

November 07, 2026
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Kochi doctor arrested; police find sexual content on his phones amid assault allegations
Kochi doctor arrested; police find sexual content on his phones amid assault allegations

Hindustan Times • 07 Nov 11:40

Police in Kochi have issued a lookout circular for Dr. Johnson Varghese after finding videos and photos of women on his phones, while he claims he was assaulted by two Malayalam actors who later faced bail denial.

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Kochi court denies bail to actress and associates as police probe doctor’s alleged rape and blackmail
Kochi court denies bail to actress and associates as police probe doctor’s alleged rape and blackmail

Onmanorama • 07 Nov 07:32

A magistrate court in Ernakulam rejected bail for three accused in a doctor assault case, while investigators uncovered private videos on the doctor's phone and issued a lookout circular as he remains at large.

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Doctor who accused actress of assault now faces rape allegations in Kerala
Doctor who accused actress of assault now faces rape allegations in Kerala

NDTV • 07 Nov 07:23

Police in Kochi have recovered videos of more than ten women from a doctor's phone, linking him to alleged sexual assaults, while he remains at large after claiming he was robbed and assaulted.

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November 05, 2026
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Two actors arrested in Kochi after luring doctor, assaulting and robbing him
Two actors arrested in Kochi after luring doctor, assaulting and robbing him

NDTV • 05 Nov 15:24

Police arrested actor Athulya Chandra, actor-producer Bibin Perumbilli and another suspect for allegedly deceiving a doctor, assaulting him and stealing valuables worth about Rs 3.5 lakh.

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Actress Athulya Chandra and Actor Bibin Perumpally Arrested in Kochi Over Alleged Assault and Theft
Actress Athulya Chandra and Actor Bibin Perumpally Arrested in Kochi Over Alleged Assault and Theft

Deccan Chronicle • 05 Nov 15:24

Police in Kochi detained Malayalam actress Athulya Chandra and actor Bibin Perumpally after a doctor accused them of assault, confinement and robbery of valuables worth about ₹3.25 lakh.

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Kochi actress and actor arrested after doctor attacked and robbed in alleged premeditated assault
Kochi actress and actor arrested after doctor attacked and robbed in alleged premeditated assault

Onmanorama • 05 Nov 13:02

Police in Kochi have arrested film actress Athulya Chandra and actor Bibin Perumpally for assaulting, confining and robbing a doctor who was lured to an apartment, with investigations ongoing into motive and additional suspects.

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