Television actor Karan Oberoi, who is popularly known as Raghav of Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and was also a part of the Indipop band—Band of Boys, has been arrested by Mumbai police in connection with an alleged rape case. Yes, you read that right. On Monday, the actor was arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a woman from Oshiwara. A news agency ANI took to the micro-blogging site to share the news. ANI's tweet read, "TV Actor Karan Oberoi arrested by police in connection with an alleged rape case. More details awaited."

An FIR has been registered under sections 376 (rape) and 384 (extortion) of the Indian Penal Code at Oshiwara Police Station. According to the police, the actor-model allegedly raped the woman on the pretext of marrying her. Quoting the FIR, the police said in a statement, "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."

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Karan Oberoi is quite active on social media. The actor, who was last seen in Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai Hadsaa way back in 2008, made his small screen comeback after a gap of eight years in 2017 with a thriller.

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On the career front, the accused actor has worked in several TV shows including, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Inside Edge, among others. The actor has also appeared in advertising campaigns of FBB, Royal Enfield Riding Apparel, Aldo, Jack & Jones and Lamborghini. Stay tuned for more updates.

(With ANI Inputs)

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