Mangalore Conman Saldanha’s luxury mansion reveals secret doors

Mangalore police arrested a conman who used an opulent mansion to secure the trust of investors.

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00:00Bangalore Cornman Secret Chambers A 45-year-old cornman from Bangalore

00:07allegedly used this lavish bungalow to create an impression of high net worth,

00:12conning several industrialists of nearly Rs 500 crore. The police found rare ornamental plants

00:18worth Rs 3 to 5 lakh each, a private stash of vintage champagne and exotic liquors,

00:23and secret rooms camouflaged behind walls and cupboards on 17 July 2025.

00:28Using the house as a prop, Rohan Saldanha allegedly promised business loans worth crores

00:33and lucrative real estate investments. Victims were asked to pay advanced sums,

00:37ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 4 crore. Once these payments were made,

00:41he would cut all contact and disappear, according to the police.

00:45A raid uncovered a maze of secret chambers and concealed doors inside his opulent residence.

00:50Saldanha allegedly used hidden exits and escape routes to avoid confrontations with creditors.

00:55He would impress prospective victims with displays of power and access

00:59and ghost them once payments were made, police said.

01:02The police also added that the investigation was now underway to determine

01:05how he funded and sustained the operation.