Early Career and Rise to Fame
Divya Vasanth was once a familiar face on Kannada television, known for her articulate presentation and confident anchoring style. She worked with local Kannada news channels and built a modest but loyal following. Her social media presence, especially on Instagram where she had over 72,000 followers, reflected a glamorous lifestyle—luxury cars, high-end fashion, and brand collaborations.
Personal Life
Details about Divya Vasanth’s age and marital status remain largely undisclosed in public records. She maintained a private persona off-screen, and there is no verified information about her husband or family life beyond her brother, Sandesh Vasanth, who later became entangled in the same controversy.
The Extortion Controversy
In mid-2024, Divya Vasanth’s name hit headlines for all the wrong reasons. She was accused of orchestrating an extortion racket targeting spas and doctors in Bengaluru. The scheme allegedly involved:
Hiring a woman from the Northeast to work as a masseuse at Tree Spa and Beauty Parlour in Indiranagar.
Her brother Sandesh Vasanth secretly recording a video to falsely portray the spa as a front for prostitution.
Divya approaching the spa owner with the video, demanding ₹15 lakh to suppress it.
The police investigation revealed that Divya, her brother, and an associate named Rajanukunte Venkatesh (who falsely claimed to be a news channel CEO) created a WhatsApp group to coordinate extortion attempts on multiple businesses. Divya was arrested in Kerala and brought back to Bengaluru for questioning.
Social Media vs Reality
The scandal shocked her followers, who had seen her as a successful media personality. Her curated online persona clashed starkly with the allegations, raising questions about the authenticity of influencer lifestyles and the pressures behind the scenes.
Ongoing Investigation
As of now, police investigations are still underway. Divya Vasanth remains a central figure in the case, and further legal developments are expected. The incident has sparked broader conversations about media ethics, misuse of influence, and the vulnerability of small businesses to digital blackmail.