Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Businessman Swindled in Bangkok Tour Booking Scam
A businessman wanted to go to Bangkok, so he paid a travel agent for a trip.
The agent promised everything would be arranged, but he only got plane tickets.
When the businessman arrived, there was no hotel or food, and the agent disappeared with the money!
The businessman and his friends were left stranded, and now the police are investigating the travel agent.
Businessman and friends were defrauded by a travel operator for a Bangkok tour.
The victims transferred Rs 2.58 lakh initially, followed by an additional Rs 1.10 lakh.
The travel operator only provided flight tickets, not the promised package.
Victims discovered the fraud through a group chat, finding no accommodation or food facilities.
The suspect's phone was switched off and office was closed after the fraud.
- Who
- Businessman Chirag Davda and friends.
- What
- Cheated of Rs 3.68 lakh for a Bangkok tour.
- When
- Booking made in April; fraud discovered after departure.
- Where
- Bangkok, Thailand; booking originating from Rajkot and Surat.
- Why
- Businessman sought organized travel but was defrauded.
- Amount Lost
- Rs 3.68 lakh
- Destination
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Services Provided
- Flight tickets provided only
- Complaint Filed
- Malaviyanagar police station
- Suspect
- Dharmesh Khaini
- Suspect Residence
- Surat
