Dublin: An Indian national who had been linked to multiple alleged fraud cases in Ireland died from hypothermia in Dublin after spending several hours outdoors in freezing conditions, an inquest has heard.
Vamshi Gutta (29) was found unconscious on a cycle track near Parkgate Street in Dublin and was later pronounced dead at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. The incident occurred just days before he had planned to return to India on December 17, 2024.
According to evidence presented at Dublin District Coroner’s Court, Gutta had reportedly spent nearly six hours leaning against a utility box on the street before collapsing. A taxi driver who noticed him lying on the ground alerted emergency services.
A post-mortem examination confirmed that the cause of death was hypothermia. Medical staff recorded his body temperature at just 24 degrees Celsius when he was brought to the hospital. Gardaí confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Gutta had previously lived on Church Road in East Wall, Dublin. Medical records presented during the hearing showed that he had been undergoing treatment for tuberculosis and had informed doctors in November 2024 of his intention to return to India. He had also been admitted to hospital on November 20, 2024, suffering from hypothermia before later being discharged.
His sister, Vani Prasanna Gutta, formally identified his body through a video link from India. During the hearing, it emerged that she had been living in Donegal at the time of his death.
She told the court that Vamshi arrived in Ireland in September 2021 and that she had not seen or spoken to him regularly since January 2023. She believed he had been working as an accountant in Dublin. She also stated that he occasionally consumed alcohol on weekends and generally contacted family members only when he needed assistance.
Prasanna Gutta expressed regret that the family may not have fully realised the seriousness of his health condition when he informed them that he was unwell. She also thanked hospital staff for their care.
Separately, media reports had previously linked Vamshi Gutta to several alleged fraud activities involving Indian students and migrants in Ireland. It was alleged that he collected money by promising accommodation, immigration assistance, job placements and money transfer services.
Reports claimed that more than 50 individuals alleged losses amounting to approximately €100,000 through rental, immigration and financial scams. Complaints were reportedly filed at multiple Garda stations, and Gardaí were also investigating alleged fraud linked to social media groups involving unpaid loans, fake job offers and accommodation arrangements.
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