New Delhi, July 16 -- A 57-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, Chintakindi Srinivasulu, was arrested in Bengaluru for posing as a guest at luxury hotels and stealing cash from real attendees during high-profile events.

The arrest follows a theft at Bengaluru's Shangri-La Hotel during the APAC-2025 annual meeting held between June 21-28. One international delegate, Roger Nienpo Sheng, reported the loss of $300 and 3,000 Taiwanese dollars on June 23.

Police traced Srinivasulu, who had blended in as a delegate, and arrested him weeks later. Two additional hotel thefts have also been linked to him.

During questioning, he admitted to frequenting five-star events under false pretenses. Authorities recovered Rs.41,079 in various currencies, inc...