Delhi Godman Withdraws Rs 50 Lakh After Sexual Harassment Case Filed: Investigation Reveals Multiple Bank Accounts and Student Exploitation

Sep 27, 2025 10:03 am CST

A self-styled godman in Delhi, Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, is accused of sexually harassing 17 female students while operating fraudulent bank accounts. After an FIR was filed, he withdrew over Rs 50 lakh. The Delhi court rejected his anticipatory bail application as investigations revealed he created a fraudulent trust to misappropriate funds. Former students describe a system of control through confiscation of mobile phones and original certificates, creating fear among students who were threatened with career destruction if they didn't comply with his demands.