Delhi police apprehended 25-year-old Sharukh Khan in a fraudulent hotel booking scheme aimed at tourists looking for luxury holidays. Khan established a counterfeit website to mislead travelers.
Luxury hotel scam: What was the modus operandi
Shahrukh Khan used a simple yet effective scam to lure tourists by creating fake 5-star hotel websites and offering enticing room rental deals.Khan promoted online websites for discounts, posing as hotel representatives and convincing victims to transfer money to make reservations.
Forged email, UPI payments
Khan used fake emails, authentic messages, copied logos, and professional language to enhance the authenticity of his booking.A police official stated that the individual accepted payments via UPI QR codes to appear legitimate, but then cut off contact after receiving the money, leaving victims without bookings or refunds.
₹33,000 gone, police probe busts scam
An accused allegedly deceived a victim into booking a stay at Hotel Lalit Golf & Spa Resort in Goa, only to discover he had been deceived of ₹33,000.Police are investigating involving Shahrukh Khan and co-accused Naseem, who allegedly arranged websites and defrauded money through a merchant bank account.
