Who was finance influencer V Harish? Chennai death, cyberbullying claims and what police have said so far
- On Monday night, 27-year-old financial influencer Harish, who had around 1.3 million social media followers, was found dead at a rented villa near Muttukadu, outside Chennai.
- Harish, who operated 'Finance With Harish,' faced public accusations of offering financial advice without required registration, leading to his social media accounts being mass-reported and blocked in September.
- Harish's father, J Vinayagam, filed a police complaint alleging that influencer Jason Samuel, CEO of Zemuria Inc., subjected his son to a campaign of defamatory posts and threats.
- Kanathur police registered a case of unnatural death and are examining allegations from both sides, while Samuel denied cyberbullying, stating, "I never intended or expected this drastic measure."
- Harish's body was taken to Chengalpattu Government Hospital for an autopsy; those needing mental health support can contact TeleMANAS helpline at 1-800 891 4416.
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Popular finfluencer kills self, father blames YouTuber
A 27-year-old financial content creator, V Harish, known as "Finance With Harish," died by suicide in Chennai. His father alleges cyberbullying by YouTuber Jason Samuel, who questioned Harish's investment advisory credentials, leading to online harassment and the disabling of his social media accounts. Police are investigating the unnatural death.
Cyberbullying: Man behind 'Finance With Harish' dies by suicide
Chennai: A 27-year-old financial content creator died by suicide at a rented villa near Muttukadu in Chennai following alleged cyberbullying over his investment advisory credentials, police said on Wednesday, October 21. Identified as V Harish, the victim ran the popular social media brand “Finance With Harish,” and had amassed over 1.3 million followers across Instagram … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment,…
Finance influencer dies by suicide, claims harassment by tech CEO in last video
27-year-old finance influencer V Harish died by suicide near Chennai after alleging mental harassment, cyberbullying and income tax-related threats by tech CEO Jason Samuel in a video recorded before his death. The influencer’s father has also alleged that Samuel used the Puducherry CM’s name to threaten his son.
In Chennai, 27-year-old financial influencer V. Harish hanged himself to death. He had over 1.3 million followers on Instagram. Harish's family has now accused Jason Samuel, an influencer, of cyberbullying and mental harassment. Samuel has denied the allegations. Following a complaint from Harish's father, police are investigating the matter.
Chennai Influencer v Harish Dies by Suicide; Father Alleges Cyberbullying, Jason Samuel Denies It | 📰 LatestLY
V Harish, a 27-year-old financial consultant and social media influencer known for his brand 'Finance With Harish', has died by suicide at his rented villa in Muttukadu, Chennai. Harish, who had over 1.3 million followers across Instagram and YouTube, was found hanging on Tuesday. 📰 Chennai Influencer v Harish Dies by Suicide; Father Alleges Cyberbullying, Jason Samuel Denies It.
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