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The BJP leader was arrested in a money cheating case. The woman who was allegedly cheated by him had filed a complaint against the arrested at Upparpet police station in 2011. However, he was absconding after a talk between the woman and him failed.
The police after a tip-off arrived at Kalburgi where the accused was expected to participate in the party meeting. Venkatesh is expected to brought to Bengaluru for further questioning as he was absconding for a long time. Further details awaited.