Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator C K Ramamurthy has taken legal action against unidentified individuals for allegedly creating and operating fake social media profiles in his name. The Jayanagar MLA filed a formal complaint with the cybercrime police, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).
Viral Message Triggers Police Complaint
The case was initiated on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, after screenshots of a message went viral on social media platforms. The images purportedly showed a 'Good Morning' message being sent to a young girl from an Instagram account bearing the MLA's name and photographs. This incident prompted the lawmaker to approach the Bengaluru South Division cybercrime police.
In his complaint, MLA Ramamurthy stated that fake accounts were created on Facebook and Instagram without his consent. The profiles, named 'CK Ramamurthy' on Facebook and 'ck_ramamurthy' on Instagram, used his personal photographs to appear authentic.
Allegations of Fraud and Reputation Damage
The complaint outlines serious allegations regarding the misuse of these fake identities. According to the MLA, the impersonators used the accounts to contact members of the public, solicit money under false pretences, and send misleading or abusive messages. These actions, he contends, were deliberately designed to damage his reputation, dignity, and public standing.
"These actions have caused significant harm to my reputation, dignity, and credibility," the MLA stated in his complaint. He expressed concern over the potential for such impersonation to mislead his constituents and the general public.
Political Motive Suspected; Police Investigation Underway
MLA Ramamurthy has publicly suggested that the creation of these fake profiles may be politically motivated. He named members of the Congress party's social media team as potential suspects, alleging the act was intended to tarnish his image ahead of significant political developments.
The police have registered the case under Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, which deals with cheating by personation using computer resources. This section prescribes punishment for anyone who cheats by pretending to be another person using a computer resource or communication device.
Investigations are currently ongoing to trace the individuals responsible for creating and operating the fraudulent accounts. The Bengaluru cybercrime unit is examining digital evidence to identify the perpetrators behind this case of online impersonation.
