Oct 27, 2024 10:22 AM IST
A relationship rip-off gang tried to extort a Delhi man by asking him to pay ₹16, 400 for a chilly drink on a date
On October 21, a Delhi man was scammed after being invited for a date in Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, the place he ended up paying ₹16, 400 for a chilly drink reported NDTV.
₹16, 400 for a chilly drink in Ghaziabad” title=”A relationship rip-off gang tried to extort a Delhi man by asking him to pay ₹16, 400 for a chilly drink in Ghaziabad” />The person was requested to fulfill at Kaushambi metro station by way of a WhatsApp message, after which him and a woman went to Tiger Cafe, positioned on the primary flooring of Kaushambi Lodge.
NDTV reported that the person felt suspicious of the situation because the cafe didn’t have a signboard or on-line presence. As a precaution he shared his stay location with a buddy and despatched him a message.
As he was about to depart his doubts had been confirmed as he was handed a invoice value ₹16,400 for a glass of a chilly drink, ordered by the lady. He protested in opposition to the excessive worth however was forcibly stopped and requested to pay ₹50,000.
Because the man’s buddy was conscious of the state of affairs, he referred to as the police, which led to them exposing a relationship rip-off gang, involving 5 ladies and three boys, reported NDTV.
All 4 ladies allegedly are on relationship apps and stay in Delhi. They contact males and ask them out to Tiger Cafe the place pay for overcharged meals nd drinks. The lads are then held hostage till they pay up no matter cash the gang calls for.
The person who was scammed was rescued by the police and an FIR was registered based mostly on his grievance. The eight accused had been arrested.
“Additional motion is being taken,” assured Swatantra Singh, ACP Indirapuram, reported NDTV.
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