Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:52pm on 05 Jan 2026,Monday India Global
Arjun Sharma, accused of murdering Telugu woman Nikitha Godishala in the US, allegedly siphoned approximately $3,500 from her bank account before fleeing to India. The victim's sister, Saraswati, filed a complaint with the Indian Embassy detailing unauthorized financial transactions. Arjun had borrowed $4,500 from Saraswati, returning only $3,500, and requested an additional $1,000 on January 2, which was denied. That same day, the 26-year-old reported 27-year-old data analyst Nikitha missing to Howard County Police, claiming he last saw her on New Year's Eve, then immediately fled to India. His suspicious departure prompted coordination between US federal agencies and Indian authorities, leading to his Interpol-facilitated arrest in Tamil Nadu on Monday. (PC: X)
