Stalker allegedly used ACT Government job to threaten woman and her family

Key points

• Suyash Sinha, 31, has been charged with stalking and refused bail by the ACT Magistrates Court. It is alleged he pursued a woman he met on a dating app after she rejected him. The court heard he sent repeated messages, created multiple social media accounts and claimed he could use his government job to look up her family.
• The prosecution argued she was terrified. Sinha's lawyer said the allegations are only allegations and that he has no prior criminal history.
• He has been remanded in custody and the matter is adjourned to 4 November. No plea was entered.