In the realm of skill acquisition, it’s often said that for every Master, there’s an Apprentice. Such was the relationship between Vani Prasanna Gutta (Mastermind) and Vamsi Gutta (Apprentice), entwined not just by blood but by a web of deceit that spanned across continents.

Vamsi Gutta has been reported to threaten to take his own life and then blame the victims requesting their money back. This casts a shadow not only over his family but also over the numerous individuals defrauded by the Prasanna-Vamsi schemes, suffering losses amounting to thousands of Euros.

Should Vasmi make good on his treat of suicide or self-harm then where condolences would be customary, the focus on recovery would fall squarly on the sister, Vani Prasanna Gutta.
Vamsi Gutta, should you commit suicide, I’m sure I speak for all your victims, “may you Rest in Hell”

Residents, especialy people of Indian origin across Ireland are being cautioned about Vamsi Narayana Gutta, a native of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, who orchestrated multiple scams targeting Indian nationals, particularly students. Gutta, who remains at large, is accused of duping over 50 individuals, amassing a sum close to 100,000 euros through fraudulent means.

Operating under various guises, Gutta purportedly solicited funds from unsuspecting victims by offering accommodation services for incoming Indian students planning to study in Ireland. He solicited through social media channels, with victims transferring money into Gutta’s bank accounts in India.We have traced instances where funds were funneled into accounts belonging to his relatives.

Further Gutta exploited job-seeking individuals by falsely promising employment opportunities at reputable institutions such as St. Vincent’s Hospital and the Health Service Executive (HSE). Additionally, he purportedly solicited urgent financial assistance under the pretext of releasing a seized vehicle, purportedly by the Garda. Victims were provided fabricated proof of transactions, falsely assuring them of impending reimbursements for their contributions.

In a bid to establish credibility, Gutta provided copies of his passport and Irish Residence Permit (IRP) to potential victims. Despite efforts to cover his tracks, Gutta has since removed a post on Facebook, admitting to his wrongdoing, though his whereabouts remain unknown.

The Legal Definitions

Theft, by definition, involves taking something with the intent to permanently deprive its rightful owner. Fraud escalates this by encompassing wrongful deception for personal or financial gain. In this context, Vani Prasanna Gutta, previously employed at DMC Foods, emerges as the primary beneficiary of the misappropriated funds. Despite her assertions of ignorance regarding the sizable deposits into her personal offshore bank account, the evidence suggests a coordinated effort between her and her brother Vamsi to mislead and exploit their victims.

Unraveling the Scheme
The scam, masterminded by Vani Prasanna Gutta, involved non-existent job postings, fraudulent accommodation listings, and a fake foreign exchange services. Victims were coaxed into transferring funds to Vani Prasanna directly, with Vamsi fabricating and photoshopping Bank of Ireland screenshots as “evidence” of corresponding bank transfers. This deception was swiftly followed by the victims being blocked on Messenger and Social Media.

The Underlying Motive
In an admission obtained through an interview, Vamsi revealed that the stolen funds were intended to finance his sister’s upcoming wedding, contradicting his initial denial. This revelation adds a layer of familial pressure and expectation to the already complex narrative of deceit.

A Fractured Path to Redemption

Confronted with the consequences of his actions, Vamsi proposed several avenues for restitution for the victims, including direct appeals to his sister, who works as a Quality Assurance Auditor at DMC Foods (tagging CEO Mr Brian O’Leary). Another avenue he offered was the sale of his sister’s inherited jewellery as compensation. Despite these overtures, Prasanna’s response to inquiries about her involvement has been non-committal, further complicating the path to justice and reparation. She has even deleted her LinkedIn profile but typing these three magic words in google “Vani Prasanna Gutta” still shows her LinkedIn thumbnail photo ie a happy lady with long hair, wearing an orange blouse, holding a turquoise colour phone and a black coat draped over her right arm. 

We ask the question, if she is not guilty then why did she delete her profile?
Finally, Vamsi’s father in India had agreed to sell his plot of land. The parents own substantial land and is open for victims to open a charge against the father’s assets. Unfortunately, the father wants his son safely back in India before he considers returning any money.