Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Gachibowli Police Bust Holiday Membership Fraud
The Gachibowli police in Hyderabad recently busted a holiday membership fraud scheme run by a company called The Pacific Holiday World.
They arrested 15 people who were tricking customers into buying holiday packages with false promises.
One man, Vutturi Swaraj, complained that he was promised a luxury holiday membership but never received the benefits after paying a large amount of money.
The police found out that the company was using deceptive marketing tactics to lure customers.
They would give out free coupons, collect phone numbers, and then invite people to meetings in fancy hotels.
There, they would promise amazing holiday deals, like seven nights in five-star hotels every year.
But many customers, including Vutturi, did not get what they were promised.
The police acted quickly and arrested the people involved to stop the fraud.
Gachibowli police busted a holiday membership fraud scheme operated by The Pacific Holiday World.
15 organizers and consultants were arrested for deceiving customers with false promises.
Vutturi Swaraj complained after being cheated out of Rs. 3.40 lakh for a holiday membership.
The company used deceptive marketing tactics, including free coupons and luxury hotel meetings.
Customers were promised luxurious holiday stays but did not receive the promised services.
- Who
- Gachibowli Police, Vutturi Swaraj, The Pacific Holiday World
- What
- Busting of a holiday membership fraud
- When
- July 24 (complaint), July 16 (payment)
- Where
- Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Why
- To stop the fraudulent activities and apprehend the organizers
Company's Defense
Police and Victims' Claims
Legitimacy of Promises
Company's Defense
The company claims all promises were genuine and any issues were due to operational delays.
Police and Victims' Claims
Police and victims allege the promises were false and part of a deceptive scheme.
- Company Name
- The Pacific Holiday World, a unit of 4R Seasons Holidays Private Limited
- Location
- New Delhi
- Complainant
- Vutturi Swaraj
- Amount Cheated
- Rs. 3.40 lakh
- Number of Arrests
- 15
- Date of Complaint
- July 24
- Date of Payment
- July 16