In a recent development, South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu has taken legal action against a fraudulent Instagram account impersonating his twelve-year-old daughter, Sithara Ghattamaneni. The actor filed a petition with the Cybercrime wing in Hyderabad, initiating an investigation into the matter.
The fake Instagram account was reportedly engaged in promotional activities for a trading site, which came as a shock to Mahesh Babu and his team. Subsequently, the actor’s team issued a statement, informing the public about the complaint filed with the Cybercrime wing.
“The Madhapur police, in coordination with Team GMB, have issued a warning about a cybercrime incident involving the impersonation of Ms. Sitara Ghattamaneni on Instagram. An unidentified user has been fraudulently posing as Ms. Ghattamaneni, sending trading and investment links to unsuspecting users. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the individual responsible for these activities to prevent future occurrences. The public is advised to verify the authenticity of celebrity accounts before engaging with any financial advice online,” the statement from Mahesh Babu’s team read.
Sithara Ghattamaneni gained attention recently for her appearance in a jewellery commercial at the young age of twelve. Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu’s latest film, ‘Guntur Kaaram,’ recently had its digital premiere and is receiving a tremendous response from audiences. The masala entertainer is available for streaming in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages on Netflix.
