Tumakuru, June 11 -- The alleged fraud involving SLV Mahila Mart, a company that recently came under scrutiny in Haveri for allegedly cheating women of crores of rupees under the guise of providing self-employment opportunities, has now surfaced in Tumakuru district as well. Hundreds of women are reportedly claiming that they have lost substantial amounts of money after investing in the company's schemes, which promised attractive returns and work-from-home opportunities.

The company had opened a branch in Jayanagar, Tumakuru, and allegedly targeted homemakers and educated women by offering self-employment opportunities involving packaging work. According to the affected women, the company collected deposits ranging from several lakhs to...