Well-known Tamil TV actor Sangeetha Balan was arrested on Monday, 4 June, for allegedly running a prostitution racket at a resort in Chennai, ANI reported.
Balan’s accomplice named Satish has also reportedly been arrested. The two were sent to jail after being produced in the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Egmore, ANI reported.
The two have been accused of luring young girls with the promise of lucrative jobs and a chance to feature in films and TV shows, the report added.
(This is a developing story. More details awaited)
(With inputs from ANI)
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