TV star Karan Oberoi’s bail plea, filed against his arrest made on May 5, has been rejected. The actor-singer was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing and blackmailing a woman. As stated by ANI, the Dindoshi sessions court refused bail to Karan in a hearing held on May 17. News agency ANI tweeted, “Mumbai: Bail plea of TV Actor Karan Oberoi who was arrested by police in connection with an alleged rape case, has been rejected by Dindoshi sessions court.” Karan Oberoi Accused of Rape: Bail Plea of Actor to Be Heard Today.

Have a look at the tweet:

Talking about the arrest, the police stated that the actor raped an unnamed woman under the pretext of marriage and filming the act and also threatening her for money. In an official statement, the police said, “Oberoi not only raped the woman and filmed the act but also demanded money from the victim threatening to release the video if she did not pay up.”

Karan is a member of A Band of Boys, which was formed in 2001. He also featured in Hindi serials including Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai Hadsaa, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin and Inside Edge.

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