How Did This Man Live at a Five-Star Hotel for Two Years Without Paying?

Ankush Dutta checked into Delhi’s Roseate House on May 30, 2019, for a one-night stay.
Dutta extended his stay and left 603 days later on January 22, 2021, without paying his bills.
The unpaid bills amounted to 5.8 million Indian rupees (over $70,700), according to The Indian Express.
The hotel alleges that its staff helped Dutta evade payment by falsifying accounts.
In the police complaint, the hotel stated that the staff forged, deleted, added, and falsified numerous entries in Dutta’s account.
A senior police officer mentioned that the staff and Dutta deleted entries, forged reports, provided forged cheques and documents, and misused the hotel’s electronic system to avoid payment.
The hotel claims that the extensive forgery and falsification of accounts were done to siphon off cash payments.
Police investigations are currently underway, as reported by The Indian Express.
Roseate House, owned by Bird Hospitality, is a 216-room upscale contemporary hotel near Delhi’s main international airport.
The hotel features restaurants, a luxury spa, and a coworking space.
Room rates at Roseate House start at around 8,500 rupees per night.
No arrests have been made, and the police investigation involves Dutta and various hotel staff members.
Roseate House has not responded to Insider’s request for comment, and Dutta could not be immediately reached for comment.