A Living Way Church pastor has been booked by the Sanathnagar police after a woman alleged that he promised to marry her, took money from her over time – and later refused to honor his commitment, even threatening her with death.
The accused has been identified as Pastor Joseph Sandeep, a resident of Uppal. According to the police, the complainant, who lives in Sanathnagar and is the mother of a small boy, approached the suspect four years ago for spiritual guidance after being separated from her husband. They have reportedly been in a relationship for the past two years.
The woman claimed that the pastor assured her of marriage and regularly received money from her. However, when she insisted on fulfilling her marriage vows, he allegedly refused and threatened to kill her.
Following her complaint, the Sanathnagar police registered a case and referred the woman to Bharosa center to record her statement. It was later revealed that the alleged offense took place at the pastor’s residence in Uppal, after which the case was handed over to the Uppal police for further investigation.
Published – 28 Nov 2025 19:46 IST
