Popular Tamil actress arrested for running prostitution racket in Chennai

Tamil TV actress Sangeetha Balan has been arrested for allegedly running a prostitution racket at a resort in Chennai. According to reports, along with Sangeetha, a person named Satish has also been arrested.

Sangeeta Balan with a friend. Image/YouTube

The two used to lure young girls by promising them well-paid jobs and a chance to feature in films and TV shows. They have been sent to jail after being reportedly produced in the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Egmore.

A well-known face in the Tamil TV industry, Sangeetha has appeared in shows like 'Vani Rani', 'Chellamay Aval', and 'Valli'.

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