The trial lasted nearly 15 years, during which the prosecution examined 29 witnesses. (Photo: Freepik) A Bengaluru court recently convicted a 52-year-old man for cheating multiple victims of over Rs 1.14 crore by posing as the personal secretary to the then Karnataka chief minister N Dharam Singh and promising fraudulent Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) site allotments. On April 25, 47th Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge and Special Judge, Satish J Bali, found John Michael, a resident of Bhatrahalli, guilty under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections related to cheating by impersonation, forgery, and use of forged documents. The court sentenced him to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.15 crore. Michael is currently stated to be working as a marketing executive. The court also ordered compensation ranging from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 26.5 lakh for the victims, payable from the fine amount. The trial lasted nearly 15 years, during which the prosecution examined 29 witnesses.…