US woman drugged, raped at Karnataka homestay, owner cut WiFi for 3 days

Mangalore Today News Network

Kodagu, Apr 22, 2026: A woman from the United States has alleged that she was sexually assaulted after being given a spiked sweet drink at a homestay in Karnataka. Acting on the complaint, the police have arrested the homestay owner and a worker.

According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Vrujesh Kumar, a native of Jharkhand, was working at the homestay. He allegedly raped the victim after administering an intoxicating substance in a sweet drink.

The incident is reported to have taken place at a homestay in Kutta village in Kodagu

The homestay owner has also been booked in the case for allegedly attempting to suppress the incident. He allegedly disconnected WiFi services for three days, preventing the victim from contacting anyone during that period. After regaining access, the victim reportedly left the premises under the pretext of traveling to Mysuru.

She then informed the United States Embassy about the incident. Following this, US officials contacted police authorities in Mysuru via email, based on which the case was formally registered.

The Kodagu Superintendent of Police said a case of sexual assault on a foreign national has been registered at the Kutta police station.

The two accused have been arrested and sent to judicial custody until May 3. A further investigation is underway.