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Crime
Hyderabad techie flees pub after date’s fake payment leaves him with Rs 29,000 bill
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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A Hyderabad-based technology professional was hit with a Rs 29,000 bill after his date presented a fraudulent payment receipt, prompting him to leave the pub abruptly.
Hyderabad, Telangana – A local tech professional found himself facing an unexpected Rs 29,000 charge after his date showed a fabricated payment slip during a night out. According to reports, the couple was at a city pub when the discrepancy was discovered, leading the techie to question the authenticity of the payment.
Feeling misled, the individual chose to leave the establishment without settling the bill, raising concerns about fraud in casual dating scenarios. Police have been notified, and an investigation is underway to verify the alleged fake transaction and identify any parties involved.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant when handling financial exchanges in informal settings and to report any suspicious activity promptly.
Feeling misled, the individual chose to leave the establishment without settling the bill, raising concerns about fraud in casual dating scenarios. Police have been notified, and an investigation is underway to verify the alleged fake transaction and identify any parties involved.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant when handling financial exchanges in informal settings and to report any suspicious activity promptly.