Influencer with 1.3 million followers dies by suicide in Chennai
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How it spread - 3 original reports, 1 reprint
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- Times of India17:28first to report
V Harish, a 27-year-old social media influencer, was found dead in Chennai after alleged cyberbullying. His father accused another influencer, Jason Samuel, of causing severe mental distress through defamatory posts. Harish's online channels were reported and blocked multiple times, contributing to his emotional turmoil. Before his death, he recorded a video blaming Samuel for his situation. Police have registered a case and are investigating the claims made by both parties.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com04:23
In one of the last videos uploaded by him, he is seen claiming that he was upset after a complaint was filed against him with the regulator body SEBI. | India News
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- BBC News World14:08
V Harish, who ran the hugely popular Instagram account "Finance with Harish", was found dead on Tuesday.
1 reprint
- bbc.com22 Oct, 14:08their copy