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Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
‘Guest' steals foreign currency at star hotels
Bengaluru: The High Grounds police have arrested a man who posed as a guest at prestigious hotels in the city and stole money during conferences and workshops. The accused has been identified as Chintakindi Srinivasulu (57) from Andhra Pradesh. According to Bengaluru Central Division DCP Akshay Hake Machindra, Srinivasulu attended a private company's annual meeting at Shangri-La Hotel on June 23, pretending to be an invitee. He stole foreign currency from a guest's bag and fled. 'A case was registered at High Grounds Police Station based on a complaint from the hotel's representative. A similar case was reported in the Sadashivanagar police limits as well,' said DCP Akshay Hake Machindra. The accused reportedly tracked high-profile international conferences and workshops through newspapers and media reports. 'He used to disguise himself as an invited guest, gain entry and steal money when guests left their bags unattended. He targeted foreign currency believing it would fetch him high value,' the DCP added. 'Based on CCTV footage from the hotel and other evidence, we arrested the accused. We have recovered 270 US dollars, 2,900 Taiwan dollars, 200 Australian dollars, and 10,000 Laotian kip from him,' DCP Machindra confirmed.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Hyderabad-based gem merchant held for stealing from foreigners in Bengaluru star hotels
The High Grounds police on Wednesday arrested a 57-year-old gem merchant from Hyderabad for stealing valuables from foreign delegates in star hotels in the city. The accused, Chintakindi Srinivasulu, was a gemstone trader who resided in an apartment in Hyderabad. Srinivasulu would gather details about conferences held in star hotels from the media and attend them, posing as a delegate. The accused would target foreign delegates and steal their valuables, especially foreign currency, Hakay Akshay Machindra, DCP (Central Division), said. With his arrest, the police have recovered $270 USD, $2,900 TWD (Taiwanese currency), $2,000 AUD (Australian currency), and 10,000 LAK (Lao currency) from him. The accused had attended a conference at the Shangri-La Hotel in June this year and stole $300 USD and $ 3,000 TWD from a delegate identified as Roger Ninepo Sheng. Based on a complaint, the police tracked down the accused through technical evidence found at the scene of the crime. The accused is involved in two such cases, including one within the Sadashiva Nagar police station limits this year. The police are further investigating to ascertain his criminal background.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
How a 57-year-old Andhra man sneaked into luxury hotels and picked foreign pockets
Police in Bengaluru arrested Chintakindi Srinivasulu, 57, on Wednesday for stealing money from guests at luxury hotels. He was picked up weeks after he managed to pass himself off as a guest at the Shangri-La Hotel and made off with cash. How the theft came to light Between 21 and 28 June, the APAC Group held its annual meeting at the Shangri-La Hotel's first floor. Delegates from different countries attended, including Roger Nienpo Sheng. On 23 June, Sheng opened his bag and noticed that $300 and 3,000 Taiwanese dollars had vanished. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MBA PGDM CXO Degree Data Science MCA Product Management Project Management Data Science Public Policy Finance Others Digital Marketing others healthcare Data Analytics Technology Operations Management Management Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Leadership Design Thinking Healthcare Skills you'll gain: Financial Management Team Leadership & Collaboration Financial Reporting & Analysis Advocacy Strategies for Leadership Duration: 18 Months UMass Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) Starts on May 13, 2024 Get Details He went straight to the police. A complaint was filed at High Grounds police station. According to the police, 'The complaint pointed us straight to Srinivasulu.' Officers launched a manhunt soon after. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Tracked down in Bengaluru It did not take long for police to piece things together. Weeks later, they tracked Srinivasulu down in Bengaluru and arrested him. Investigators soon linked him to two other thefts at high-end hotels. During questioning, police said, 'Srinivasulu confessed to posing as a delegate at several five-star hotels.' He admitted that he would blend in, move about freely and look for moments to slip money from unsuspecting visitors' bags. Live Events When they searched him, police seized cash worth around Rs 41,079. Among the mix were $270, 2,900 Taiwanese dollars, 200 Australian dollars and 10,000 Laotian Kip. Each bit of currency gave a glimpse of how he targeted foreign guests too. Police believe Srinivasulu picked busy events where people from different countries gathered. Such gatherings made it easier for him to go unnoticed. He would dress well, act like a delegate and quietly steal from people who thought he was just another guest. Officers are now looking into whether he carried out similar thefts elsewhere. For now, the man who turned top hotels into his hunting ground is in police custody. Investigations are still on to find out just how far his network went.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Andhra Man Posed As Guest At Luxury Hotels, Then Stole Money From Real Guests
New Delhi: A 57-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh was arrested on Wednesday for attending high-profile events at luxury hotels by posing as a guest and stealing foreign and domestic currency from the real guests - the unsuspecting participants. Chintakindi Srinivasulu was arrested in Bengaluru weeks after a theft was reported at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel in the city. According to the police, Srinivasulu had attended the APAC-2025 annual meeting organised by the APAC Group at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bengaluru between June 21 and June 28. The event, held on the hotel's first floor, hosted several international delegates, including Roger Nienpo Sheng. On June 23, Mr Sheng discovered that $300 and 3,000 Taiwanese dollars were missing from his bag. He then filed a complaint at the High Grounds police station, following which the police traced Srinivasulu as the suspect. Weeks after launching a manhunt, officials tracked the accused and took him into custody. Officials linked two more cases of theft from high-end hotels to Srinivasulu. During interrogation, Srinivasulu confessed to having posed as a delegate at many events hosted at five-star hotels. Police have seized around Rs 41,079 from the accused - of which are $270, 2,900 Taiwanese dollars, 200 Australian dollars, and 10,000 Laotian Kip.
