Tech entrepreneur Prasanna Sankar shares evidence debunking claims made by his wife in an ongoing custody and legal battle.
Chennai: A High-Profile Divorce Turns Legal Battleground
Prasanna Sankar, co-founder of the billion-dollar startup Rippling, has publicly refuted allegations made by his estranged wife, Dhivya, accusing him of “kidnapping” their nine-year-old son and being a “sex predator.” In a detailed online rebuttal, Sankar shared WhatsApp screenshots, email exchanges, and legal documents to challenge her claims.
The dispute, which has spanned multiple countries, has now escalated into a high-profile legal battle involving custody rights, alleged harassment, and financial disputes.
The Allegations: Accusations of Kidnapping and Misconduct
Dhivya had previously accused Sankar of:
✔️ Illegally abducting their son from the U.S. to India
✔️ Being a “sex predator” who secretly recorded women
✔️ Transferring assets to evade taxes
✔️ Forcing her into a divorce agreement
She further alleged that Sankar had manipulated the legal system in Singapore, India, and the U.S. to gain custody of their child.
Prasanna Sankar’s Response: Presenting Evidence
Sankar responded with a series of social media posts, systematically addressing each claim. He stated that:
✔️ His wife abducted their son from Singapore to the U.S. and “brainwashed” him into believing his father had abandoned him.
✔️ The alleged kidnapping claim was false, as their legal agreement permitted him to pick up the child.
✔️ His arrest in Singapore over “secretly recording women” was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
✔️ A U.S. court ruled in his favor regarding child custody.
Legal Battle Over Child Custody
Sankar provided legal documents that detailed:
✔️ A 50/50 custody agreement with Dhivya, ensuring shared parenting.
✔️ Court orders that contradicted Dhivya’s claims of being forced into a settlement.
✔️ Financial agreements, proving he was paying $5,000 per month in child support.
He also demanded that his son’s passport be secured in a joint locker to prevent future abduction attempts.
Allegations of Police Harassment in Chennai
Adding another layer to the controversy, Sankar accused Chennai police of corruption, claiming:
✔️ His friend Gokul was illegally arrested for helping him pick up his child.
✔️ Police allegedly demanded Rs 25 lakh to release Gokul.
✔️ Authorities were tracking his location and IP address unlawfully.
A Bitter Divorce With Global Implications
The legal feud between Sankar and Dhivya has caught global attention, highlighting the complexities of cross-border child custody battles and legal disputes in high-net-worth divorces.
While the legal proceedings continue, both sides remain locked in a war of allegations, counterclaims, and court rulings spanning India, the U.S., and Singapore.
What’s Next?
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how courts in India and the U.S. will handle the custody dispute and whether Sankar’s claims of police misconduct will be investigated.
For now, the high-stakes battle between the Rippling co-founder and his estranged wife continues to make headlines, drawing intense scrutiny from the public and legal experts.
