Mangaluru | July 20, 2025

In what feels straight out of a crime thriller, the Mangaluru City Police have uncovered secret chambers, underground corridors, and an array of hidden luxuries inside the residence of Rohan Saldanha, a 43-year-old man arrested on charges of defrauding businessmen of hundreds of crores of rupees.

The dramatic arrest took place on Friday at Saldanha’s upscale home in Mangaluru. What initially appeared to be a standard raid in a financial fraud case quickly turned into a sensational discovery. Led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ravish Nayak, the police found that the house was no ordinary residence—it was a carefully designed fortress filled with secret doors, concealed staircases, a luxury minibar, and an extensive surveillance system.

According to officials, Saldanha is accused of cheating affluent businessmen in Karnataka and other Indian states by offering fake business loans and high-return investment opportunities in real estate. He reportedly promised loans of up to ₹500 crore, charging victims hefty advance fees ranging from ₹50 lakh to ₹4 crore for processing and legal clearances. Once the payments were made, he would disappear without a trace.

One police officer revealed that just one of Saldanha’s many bank accounts had processed over ₹40 crore within three months. During the raid, authorities seized 667 grams of gold jewelry, a diamond ring estimated at ₹2.75 crore, blank cheques, and Indian and foreign liquor valued at over ₹6.7 lakh—far exceeding legal possession limits.

Perhaps most shocking was the architectural layout of Saldanha’s house. Investigators found secret chambers hidden behind walls and cupboards, underground passages connecting different parts of the property, and high-end ornamental plants priced between ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh each. The house also had high-definition CCTV cameras covering every entrance, hallway, and room—suggesting a carefully monitored, highly secure setup.

The police said Saldanha used these luxurious displays to win over victims, claiming he had insider access to financial institutions that could process loans up to ₹600 crore. His polished persona and convincing paperwork made him appear credible to many wealthy individuals.

Cases have been registered against Saldanha in multiple cities, including Goa, Bengaluru, Chitradurga, Pune, Vijayapura, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Sangli. Authorities believe the total fraud amount may exceed ₹200 crore as more victims continue to come forward.

“We’ve just scratched the surface,” said one police official involved in the investigation. “The scale of deception, the setup of the house, and the financial trails show this wasn’t a random scam. It was a meticulously planned operation.”

Saldanha is currently in police custody and is being interrogated. Officials say that further searches and financial audits are underway. With new evidence emerging every day, the case promises to expose a deeper web of deceit and corruption.

House of Secrets: Fraudster’s Mansion Hides More Than Just Lies 

What started as a routine arrest in Mangaluru turned into a real-life crime thriller! Police raided Rohan Saldanha’s lavish home and uncovered secret rooms, hidden staircases, underground corridors, and a luxury mini-bar fit for a Bond villain.  The man allegedly cheated businessmen across India of ₹200 crore, offering fake business loans and then disappearing.

From diamond rings to designer plants worth lakhs, this wasn’t just fraud, it was fraud with flair. And now, the secrets are out. 

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