Investigations revealed that Gnanasekaran, the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case and a serial offender involved in numerous thefts and robberies, used the proceeds of his crimes to acquire a 3.5-acre farmhouse near Chennai that served as his hideout after committing crimes.
Anna University Sexual Assault Case
The recent Anna University sexual assault case has left the citizens of the state of Tamil Nadu in shock. As investigations into the accused perpetrator, Gnanasekaran, continue, shocking facts emerge by the day.
Gnanasekaran, a serial offender involved in multiple thefts and a sexual assault case, has been arrested, bringing to light shocking details of his criminal activities. His arrest has revealed a web of crimes, including robbery, abduction, and the use of stolen funds to acquire assets, such as a sprawling farmhouse near Chennai.
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Gnanasekaran
Gnanasekaran has been implicated in over 20 cases, including a high-profile robbery and kidnapping in 2018. He, along with his brother Suresh, two wives, and mother, kidnapped a businessman in Madurantakam near Kanchipuram and looted jewels and cash worth ₹25 lakh from his home. His brother, two wives, and mother were arrested in this case. Investigations following his arrest in this case revealed a pattern of criminal behavior spanning several years.
Gnanasekaran’s modus operandi involved targeting unoccupied homes in affluent areas like Mylapore, ECR, and Abhiramapuram between 7 and 9 PM, when traffic and movement concealed his actions. To avoid leaving traces, he would sprinkle chili powder to mislead tracking dogs. However, in one instance in CIT Colony, he mistakenly used a health drink powder, “Boost,” instead, leading to his capture through sniffer dogs.
Gnanasekaran was recently arrested for sexually assaulting a student within the Anna University campus. The case brought his extensive criminal background to light.
In separate incidents, he looted 37 and 45 sovereigns of gold jewelry from two homes owned by businessmen in Abhiramapuram locality.
He also stole 40 sovereigns of gold from a businessman’s home in CIT colony but was caught due to his error in using “Boost” powder instead of chilli powder.
The police have uncovered that Gnanasekaran used the proceeds of his crimes to purchase a 3.5 farmhouse in Thandaripet, Chengalpattu district, near Madhuranthakam. The property became his hideout after robberies. Another farmhouse near Uttaramerur, also bought with stolen money, has been linked to him.
#JustNow || கொள்ளை அடித்த பணத்தில் 3.5 ஏக்கரில் பண்ணை வீடு வாங்கிய ஞானசேகரன்..
என்னடா இது?? இவன் கிரைம் லிஸ்ட்டு கூடிக்கிட்டே போகுது… pic.twitter.com/2h1USzF4ts
— Saravanaprasad Balasubramanian (Modi ka Pariwar) (@BS_Prasad) January 2, 2025
Following his arrest in the Anna University case, CCTV footage from 2018 revealed his involvement in a robbery where he wore a mask. This evidence and subsequent investigations exposed his role in multiple crimes.
According to the police, Gnanasekaran was a habitual offender who meticulously planned his crimes. He operated with his family’s assistance and targeted homes during specific hours to exploit their vulnerability. His criminal activities have shocked residents of Chennai and surrounding areas.
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