69-year-old man arrested for defrauding 300+ luxury hotels across India over 36 years

A 69-year-old Tamil Nadu man, Bingson John, has been arrested in Odisha's Bhubaneswar for allegedly defrauding over 300 luxury hotels across India in 36 years. Police said John posed as a foreign tour guide, English teacher or yoga instructor, availed services and left without paying. He allegedly claimed he was inspired by serial killer Charles Sobhraj.