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.

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Athulya Chandra Bibin Perumbilli young doctor Kochi police third suspect

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

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7 novembre 2026
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Kochi doctor's phone reveals sexual abuse of several women after he alleges assault by Malayalam actors
Kochi doctor's phone reveals sexual abuse of several women after he alleges assault by Malayalam actors

Hindustan Times • 07 nov. 11h40

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 assault case: Doctor's phone contains intimate videos of 12 women; actress denied bail
Kochi assault case: Doctor's phone contains intimate videos of 12 women; actress denied bail

Onmanorama • 07 nov. 07h32

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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Videos Of Women Found On Doctor's Phone Who Accused Kerala Actor Of Assault
Videos Of Women Found On Doctor's Phone Who Accused Kerala Actor Of Assault

NDTV • 07 nov. 07h23

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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Actors Lure Doctor To Kochi Home, Thrash Him, Steal Phone, Watch Worth Rs 3.5 Lakh
Actors Lure Doctor To Kochi Home, Thrash Him, Steal Phone, Watch Worth Rs 3.5 Lakh

NDTV • 05 nov. 15h24

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, Actor Bibin Perumpally Arrested in Kochi Over Assault, Robbery Allegations
Actress Athulya Chandra, Actor Bibin Perumpally Arrested in Kochi Over Assault, Robbery Allegations

Deccan Chronicle • 05 nov. 15h24

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 doctor lured to flat, assaulted and robbed; actress Athulya Chandra among arrested
Kochi doctor lured to flat, assaulted and robbed; actress Athulya Chandra among arrested

Onmanorama • 05 nov. 13h02

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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