Chikkamagaluru: Police have registered a case against an Australia-based man, his parents and brother for dowry harassment, domestic violence and cruelty after his wife alleged that he brought her back to India, left her at her parental home and later sought cancellation of her Australian visa.According to the complaint, the man, a native of Hebburu village in Ajjampura taluk who was working in Australia, had married the woman with the consent of both families. During marriage talks, his family allegedly demanded Rs 20 lakh as dowry, besides a 10gm gold ring, 20gm gold bracelet and 20gm gold chain for the groom, clothes, 10-tola gold ornaments for the bride and a grand wedding.The marriage was registered at Tarikere sub-registrar office on Dec 19, 2024, for visa purposes, and the traditional wedding was held in Tarikere on April 6, 2025. The woman subsequently joined her husband in Australia, where he allegedly began demanding more money from her parents, citing financial problems.She alleged that on March 4, 2026, her husband tricked her into returning to India and, along with his brother Vikram, dropped her at her parental home at 4.30am. He later quarreled with her parents and said the relationship was over, according to the complaint.The woman also alleged that her husband gave Australian authorities false information that they were separated and applied for cancellation of her visa. She traveled alone to Australia on March 23, 2026, where he allegedly asked her to vacate by April 15. She then approached police in Adelaide and was informed that action could be taken in India.Tarikere police have registered the case and are investigating, SP Jitender Kumar Dayama said.
