India, Feb. 1 -- Activist Snehamayi Krishna, who gained attention as a complainant in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam involving Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, has been convicted in a cheque bounce case.

The Third Judicial Magistrate of First Class (JMFC) Court on Thursday found Krishna guilty in a cheque bounce case. In 2015, Krishna had taken a loan from Kumar, a resident of Lalithadripura on the outskirts of Mysuru. As repayment, Krishna issued a cheque from the Merchants Co-operative Bank. However, when Kumar tried to encash the cheque, it bounced, prompting him to file a legal complaint.

Following the verdict, Krishna has been ordered to repay the amount immediately. Failure to do so could result i...