Bengaluru, 8 Nov 

Actor Rukmini Vasanth has alleged that an unknown individual has been impersonating her and contacting people using her name.

Sharing the mobile number allegedly used by the impersonator, the actor clarified that it does not belong to her. She issued the statement on X on 7 November.

"I want to clarify that this number does not belong to me, and any messages or calls from it are completely fake. Please do not respond to or engage with such messages," she said.

The actor warned that the act of impersonation amounts to cybercrime and said appropriate action was being taken against those involved. For any clarification or verification, she urged people to contact her or her team directly.

Responding to her post, the Bengaluru City Police requested the actor to report the matter to the nearest police station. "These are fraudulent calls and messages. Please don’t share any information with them," the police said in a reply.

Rukmini Vasanth is known for her roles in films such as 'Sapta Saagaradaache Ello', 'Madharaasi' and 'Kantara: Chapter 1'.