V Harish
Samuel published videos and posts on Oct 18 accusing Harish of being a fraud and misleading the public, according to the complaint. Police said his online channel was mass-reported and blocked in September, along with another social media account. He launched a new channel, which was also reported and blocked.
Harish’s father J Vinayagam lodged a complaint with police alleging that Jason Samuel, another influencer, had subjected his son to sustained cyberbullying, defamatory posts and threats, causing severe mental distress. Vinayagam Harish recorded a video before his death, saying Samuel was responsible for his decision. In the video, Harish reportedly claimed that Samuel had threatened to get all his social media accounts blocked and prevent him from creating new ones. Vinayagam has asked police to examine the video recorded by his son before his death, preserve relevant digital evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the blocking of Harish’s accounts. Kanathur police have registered a case of unnatural death and are looking at statements of both the sides.