CJ Roy, Bengaluru real estate tycoon, died by suicide during an Income Tax Department investigation at his office.
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News1831-01-2026, 18:04

Bengaluru Realtor CJ Roy Dies by Suicide Amidst IT Interrogation; Colleague Recounts Final Moments

  • Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy died by suicide at his Bengaluru office following an Income Tax (IT) interrogation.
  • The incident occurred after Roy expressed a desire to speak with his mother, while IT officials questioned him about seized documents.
  • IT raids on Roy's companies began in early December, with officials seeking clarifications on disproportionate assets.
  • Roy was found unresponsive in his locked cabin at the Langford Road office and later declared dead at Narayana Hospital, HSR Layout.
  • A complaint has been filed by TA Joseph, Managing Director of Confident Group, seeking a thorough investigation into the circumstances.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru realtor CJ Roy died by suicide during an IT interrogation, prompting a police investigation.

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