India, Aug. 10 -- An Indian man in Pattaya, Thailand is claiming that his gold necklace was stolen by two transgender women during a late night walk. Police, however, have raised doubts about his story, pointing to inconsistencies in his account.

According to a report in Thaiger, Hemanth Kumer approached Pattaya Police in the early hours of August 5, claiming that his gold necklace had been stolen.

The 27-year-old Indian national and jewellery shop owner said that he was walking on Soi Beach Road 13/2 when two 'ladyboys' approached him. Kumer said the scantily-clad layboys offered escort services, which he refused.

He claims that the duo continued to follow him despite his refusal. "They began touching me and hugging me," Kumer said. ...