India, Oct. 1 -- As the investigation into the alleged molestation of several female students by Delhi-based self-styled 'godman' Chaitanyananda Saraswati deepens, a leaked WhatsApp chat hinting at his dealings with a "Dubai Sheikh" has surfaced.

In the message exchange, purportedly between Chaitanyananda and a female student, the self-styled spiritual leader is seen asking about a potential sex partner for a "Dubai sheikh."

While the context of the "Dubai sheikh" reference remains unclear, investigators believe it may be relevant to understanding Chaitanyananda's conduct towards the complainants.

The leak comes just hours after Chaitanyananda and his women aides were brought to his institution by the police for on-site investigation....