Hyderabad: The Central Crime Station (CCS) police in Hyderabad have registered a criminal case against Tollywood actress and Bigg Boss Telugu personality Venkata Aswini Reddy, also known as Ashu Reddy, in connection with an alleged ₹9.35 crore fraud complaint filed by a London-based software engineer.

According to police officials, FIR No. 78/2026 was registered on April 20, 2026, following a complaint submitted by Yenumula Satyanarayana Murthy on behalf of his son, Y.V. Dharmendra. The complaint also names Reddy’s family members , her father Venkata Krishna Koyya, mother Koyya Yashoda Reddy, and sister Koyya Venkata Divya Reddy, as co-accused.

The complainant has alleged that a long-term relationship between Dharmendra and Ashu Reddy, which began in 2018 after they were introduced through mutual acquaintances, gradually turned into a financial dispute spanning several years. The FIR claims that the actress allegedly assured marriage while seeking financial assistance from him for personal and professional needs.

As per the complaint, Dharmendra allegedly provided significant financial support over the years, including funds for luxury expenses, gold purchases, and real estate investments. One of the key allegations involves the purchase of a flat in Arka Manikonda near Lanco Hills in Hyderabad, reportedly valued at ₹3 crore, which the complainant claims was intended as a future shared residence.

The complaint further alleges that the property was later registered in the actress’s name without his consent. It also claims that during mediation attempts in 2020, Reddy had agreed to return ₹70 lakh and issued blank cheques, which were later withdrawn, with the money allegedly not being refunded.

The FIR states that communication between both parties deteriorated over time, and by 2025, contact allegedly ceased after further financial exchanges. The complainant has accused the actress and her family of misrepresentation, financial exploitation, and breach of trust over a period of several years.

It also alleges that when repayment was demanded, threats of false criminal cases were issued. The complaint further mentions the involvement of another person and claims that family members were aware of the alleged transactions.

Actor responds on social media

Amid the allegations and registration of the FIR, Ashu Reddy responded on social media, denying the claims indirectly. In an Instagram story, she stated: “Without my consent, any news or false information that is passing through, will be taken a severe legal action. Respect.”

No detailed official statement has been issued by her or her representatives so far.