In a disturbing incident that has raised serious questions about workplace safety and privacy, a 30-year-old Infosys employee, Swapnil Nagesh Mali, has been arrested for allegedly recording a female colleague in a washroom at the company’s Electronics City campus in Bengaluru.
Incident Reported at Infosys Office
The alleged incident occurred on June 30, when the 35-year-old victim, a Technical Test Lead, noticed a suspicious reflection on the washroom door. On closer inspection, she realized that a mobile phone was being used from the adjacent cubicle. Upon climbing the commode to verify, she reportedly saw a man standing on the toilet seat filming her, with his trousers removed.
Panicked, she rushed out and informed her colleagues, who immediately prevented the suspect from fleeing the premises. The accused was identified as Swapnil Nagesh Mali, who had joined Infosys just three months ago. He is a native of Sangli, Maharashtra and held the position of Senior Associate Consultant at the time of the incident.
Incriminating Evidence Discovered
Following the confrontation, colleagues checked Mali’s phone and reportedly found:
- A video of the complainant using the washroom
- A second video of another Infosys employee
- Over 50 videos downloaded from the internet, possibly explicit in nature
Police confirmed that a screenshot of the complainant’s video was taken for evidence and the original video file was deleted. The case is now under formal investigation.
Call for Stricter Workplace Safety Protocols
This incident has triggered public outrage and has reignited the debate on employee safety and privacy within corporate campuses. Concerns are being raised about:
- The lack of surveillance or preventive protocols
- The vetting and monitoring of new hires
- The need for gender-sensitive infrastructure and awareness training
Infosys Yet to Respond Publicly
As of now, Infosys has not issued an official statement. The company’s response and internal handling of the case will likely influence public perception and employee morale in the coming days.
This case serves as a grim reminder that even top-tier tech firms must revisit internal safety mechanisms to ensure the physical and psychological safety of their workforce, especially in shared spaces like restrooms.
