KOCHI: Actor and producer Vijay Babu is likely to move the Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail. The actor had clarified that he is the victim in the case and will prove his innocence in the court.

Police said they could not take further action as the accused is abroad. An actress hailing from Kozhikode had lodged a complaint against him on April 22. The complaint is that he had raped her multiple times at a flat in Ernakulam after promising her roles in films. The actress’ secret statement has been registered. Her medical examination has been completed.

Two cases have been registered against Vijay Babu at the Ernakulam South Police. A case was first registered under sections of rape and injuring her seriously. Another case was registered against him for disclosing the name of the complainant on Facebook Live. Vijay Babu went abroad after the case was registered. Police had earlier said that the actor is absconding.