Published Nov 13, 2026 | 12:38 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 13, 2026 | 12:38 PM
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A multi-crore fraud has come to light involving a former employee at a firm owned by Kota Rukmini, Jana Sena (JSP) leader and personal assistant to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.
Allegations have surfaced that around Rs 7 crore was collected from more than 35 unemployed individuals by promising them jobs in the Police, Endowments, and other government departments.
Reports indicate that the victims were cheated using fake appointment orders, posting orders, and ID cards.
The primary accused, a woman named Dharani Krishna, was a JSP member and worked at Kyren Consultancy Services, owned by Kota Rukmini. She was removed from party membership and her job after the allegations surfaced. Krishna is a native of Tanuku in West Godavari district and currently resides in Tadepalli, Guntur district.
Krishna allegedly gained the trust of the victims by claiming to have close ties with JSP leaders and acquaintances at the party’s state office.
The accused allegedly convinced the victims that Police Housing Corporation Chairman and Jana Sena Party Program Committee Chairman Kalyanam Siva Srinivasa Rao, alias KK, was her paternal uncle, and that she could secure government jobs through his influence.
Unemployed individuals from Eluru, Tanuku, Tadepalligudem, Tuni, and other areas have fallen victim to the alleged fraud. According to a complaint lodged by the victims at the Jana Sena central office, cash was collected in exchange for jobs from people, including 16 in the Eluru region and another 20 in Tanuku.
Among the victims is a police constable from Tadepalligudem who paid Rs 25 lakh to secure a job in the police department for a relative. Another Rs. 25 lakh was taken from a person working in London. The victims submitted a written complaint to Pawan Kalyan stating that approximately Rs. 7 crore was collected in phases from various individuals in this manner.
Dharani Krishna allegedly created fake appointment orders, posting orders, and ID cards to make the victims believe her claims. She allegedly provided victims with forged documents bearing government seals and official signatures, indicating that their jobs were confirmed.
She also reportedly created fake WhatsApp accounts using the names and photos of Jana Sena leaders and connected via audio calls. When the victims found out they had been cheated, they asked for their money back and were allegedly told that the issue would be resolved through the influence of the Jana Sena leaders.
On November 5, Tharun from Eluru brought this matter to the attention of the Jana Sena leadership. Party leaders examined the fake appointment orders, receipts, and screenshots held by the victims.
Kalyanam Siva Srinivasa Rao reportedly clarified that his name and photo were being misused to collect money for jobs.
An internal inquiry was reportedly conducted within the Jana Sena Party regarding this matter. Party sources stated that Dharani Krishna was removed from the party after a show-cause notice was issued seeking her explanation.
Jana Sena leaders Kalyanam Siva Srinivasa Rao and Kota Rukmini filed separate complaints at the Mangalagiri Rural Police Station, stating that their names were being used to cheat the unemployed.
Based on these complaints, the police launched an investigation.
Mangalagiri Rural CI Venkat stated that an inquiry is underway into the antecedents of Kyren Consultancy, the financial transactions involving the victims, and the fabrication of fake documents.
Meanwhile, fake bills and receipts were reportedly prepared by Krishna to show that the money had been repaid to the victims. Police found that documents were fabricated to show a repayment of Rs 10 lakh each to four victims.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has ordered senior police officials to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the entire affair.
(Edited by Fayisa CA.)
