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Man defrauds 300+ hotels, says Sobhraj inspired him
short by / on Saturday, 4 July, 2026
A 69-year-old Tamil Nadu man, Bingson John, 69, arrested in Bhubaneswar for allegedly defrauding 300+ luxury hotels over 36 years by posing as guide, teacher, yoga instructor, staying without paying and sometimes stealing. He reportedly cited inspiration from Charles Sobhraj and adopted similar methods of deception.
read more at The Tribune