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Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Delhi man trying to book resort in Goa conned by fake LaLit Hotels 'executive', loses ₹33,000
A man attempting to book a stay at a luxury spa resort in Goa was duped of ₹33,000 by a fraudster posing as an executive of the luxury hotel group The LaLiT. With this, the Delhi Police has unearthed a hotel booking scam targeting travellers seeking luxury stays. The fraud came to light when a man attempted to book a room at the LaLiT Golf & Spa Resort in Goa and later discovered he had been cheated out of ₹ 33,000. (Pic used for representation)(Unsplash) According to The Times of India report, Sharukh Khan, the 25-year-old accused, allegedly created fake websites mimicking luxury hotels to deceive people and steal their money. He has been arrested in Nuh, Haryana. The Delhi man who was conned was under the impression that he was booking a room at the LaLiT Golf & Spa Resort in Goa, but later discovered he had been cheated out of ₹33,000. According to The Indian Express report, the Delhi man was made to pay ₹33,000 through a UPI-based QR code. He was told that the amount had to be paid at once as split transcations were not being accepted, the publication quoted a police official as saying. After he filed a complaint, investigators tracked digital activity and financial trails, gathering sufficient evidence to apprehend Khan. Fake hotel sites with realistic pictures To dupe his victims, Sharukh Khan created bogus websites that closely imitated well-known luxury hotels, featuring convincing images, branding, and attractive offers to deceive users. Police revealed that the stolen funds were funnelled through a merchant bank account, and the fraudulent website was set up using false information. According to officials, one such site – – was a fake version of the official website of the Hotel Lalit Golf & Spa Resort in Goa. According to The Times of India report, Khan allegedly promoted these fake websites online, attracting victims with tempting discounts. When someone tried to book, he posed as hotel staff and convinced them to transfer money. He further deceived customers by sending fake confirmation emails and texts, using copied logos and polished language to make them seem authentic. 'To add credibility, he accepted payments via UPI QR codes, making the transactions appear legitimate. After receiving the money, he would cut off all contact, leaving victims without bookings or refunds,' a senior police officer was quoted as saying. 'The team, led by Inspector Pravesh Kaushik, worked tirelessly to track down Khan, using technical surveillance and digital analysis to identify his location. Finally, after several raids, Khan was arrested in Mewat, Haryana, and two mobile phones used in the crime were recovered from his possession,' DCP (Southwest) Amit Goel was quoted as saying. Investigators found that Khan acted alone in running the scam but had help in creating the fake websites. His associate, Naseem, is currently absconding, and police efforts are underway to locate and arrest him.
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- New Indian Express
25-year-old man arrested for duping hotel customers with fake website bookings
NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old man, identified as Sharukh Khan, was arrested for cheating a customer of Rs 33,000 under the guise of booking a hotel room at a five-star property in Goa. The accused, a resident of Nuh district in Haryana, created fraudulent websites resembling official hotel portals to lure victims. The scam came to light when the victim filed a complaint, stating he had searched for the official website of a five-star hotel in Goa and was redirected to a fake site, a senior police officer said. After contacting the provided number, the caller, claiming to represent the hotel, confirmed the booking and requested a 50% advance payment. However, the victim was later coerced into transferring the full amount, Rs 33,000, through UPI, under the false claim that split payments were not accepted. Upon receiving the complaint, police launched a probe using technical surveillance and financial tracking. The investigation revealed that the payments were routed to a private merchant account, and the fraudulent website was registered with fake credentials. The accused was traced to Mewat, Haryana, and arrested after raids were conducted in Nuh, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest), Amit Goel. Two mobile phones were seized from Khan, including one used for the fake hotel website, the officer said. 'Khan admitted to operating alone but revealed that the website links were arranged by one Naseem, who remains at large. Police are continuing their efforts to apprehend him,' the DCP said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Two arrested for assaulting police officer
T'puram: Two known criminals assaulted an officer from Fort Police station while attempting to interfere with police duties at Pazhavangadi on Tuesday. The accused—Krishna Prasad (21) and Sharukh Khan (27), both residents of Thiruvallam—were arrested shortly after the incident. Prasad faces criminal cases across multiple police stations, while Khan previously served a one-year sentence under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. According to police, the duo, reportedly under the influence of drugs, were creating a public disturbance near Horticorp. When officers arrived following local complaints, they found the two assaulting a civilian. While trying to intervene, civil police officer Rahul T sustained serious injuries after being slapped and kicked by the accused. Other officers at the scene managed to subdue the duo and take them into custody. Fort police booked the accused on non-bailable sections of BNS and Kerala Police Act. As per data shared by the district crime records bureau, the number of attacks against cops rose to 37 in 2024 from 12 in 2022. TNN
