Budapest-based nightclub raided for extorting money from foreigners – PHOTOS, VIDEO
The Hungarian Police have raided a Budapest-based nightclub where the owners tried to rip off foreigners.
The operation took place on the night of the 28th of October with the cooperation of several authorities, writes 24. According to their information, the Police have raided a club in Erzsébetváros, Budapest, where in the past couple of months, several reports have reached the authorities regarding overpriced and overbilled items being sold to foreigners.
During the raid, the suspects were caught red-handed when the employees tried to charge a German citizen 212,000 forints, or approximately €590, for drinks even though the man only ordered a single cup of coffee, police.hu reports.
When the German man heard the price, he attempted to negotiate it, but the employees then threatened the customer. They told him that if he did not pay the bill, they would call the police on him. They also added that the foreigner man would not only have to pay for the proceedings but also for the interpreter.
After the police raid, the German man confessed everything to the policemen. The foreigner said that two women lured him into the club and kept ordering and serving him drinks without his consent. He also said that he was not allowed to drink alcohol since he had a pacemaker.
According to the reports of the Police, the raided nightclub on Rákócsi street belongs to the same family who owns another entertainment venue on Váci street that was recently closed down due to overbilling.
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According to the suspicion of the police, the employees lure foreigners into the bar and keep serving them drinks even if they do not order anything. When the customers want to leave, they have to pay a significantly higher amount than what they actually consumed.
Police reports that they found cases when the owners charged 250,000 forints, or nearly €700, for just a single glass of beer.
What is even more disturbing is the fact that the employees attempt to lead customers to the ATMs and threaten to beat them up if they don’t obey. There were even cases when they stole the wallet of a customer.
During the police raid, the authorities detained two women, the bouncer, the manager of the bar, and a 56-year-old lady at the scene. The 36-year-old son of the manager was detained at his house later during the day. The police found a knife, a gas and alarm gun, and a mace in the possession of the bouncer.
In order to cover the damages of the victims, the authorities have confiscated 7 million forints (€19,445) worth of property. That includes cars, computers, tablets, smartphones, and cash.
24 reports that during the proceedings, that were initiated for commercial fraud, the investigators of the VII. District Police Headquarters interrogated four people as potential suspects. The two store managers are not only suspected of fraud but also of violation of personal liberty and vigilantism. The authorities have already taken measures to arrest the criminals.
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Source: 24.hu, police.hu
“Actus Reus ” – latin – meaning an – Act of Crime.
Trust the Judge – puts back on his BLACK – Judges Hat – before he “sends them down” – sentances them – these Perpetrators.
There appears repetitive law breaking actions motives and undertakings by these individuals.
The “book” in sentancing them, should be “thrown” at them.
Budapest, Hungary – we do not want this type of sheer blantant exploitation – the act of taking advantage of tourist or us – there fellow citizens as detailed in this article.
Internationally – we are thought a country that can from a visitor or tourist perspective be TRUSTED.
That is CREDIT to us and – APPRECIATED – that we have that Reputation and History – that TRUST.
These individuals – by use and force of the Law – Rightfully – should be made an EXAMPLE – that demonstrates to ALL – this practice – there ABUSE – of the “Soul of the Law” – when Judged and Found Guily – the LAW will SPEAK – Harshly and Severely.
I remember my first trips to Budapest and a club tried this with me using a sexy woman. Fortunately, I could see the scam and when they “escorted” me to a local ATM, I escaped them and left.
This is a common scam used all over the world. The key is to be stronger and tougher than they are.
Ah Erik – The Great Escape.
Eat your Heart out – Steve McQueen ///
THey are looking at making – The Great Escape 11.
Throw your name in the mix – you never know // ha ha.
On a more serious note – blessed to call my-self an International Traveller – when ever I have, but must, say never experienced as an example a “lady of the night” on the pavement inviting me or escorting me into a “den of iniquity” sleazy club or bar establishment.
Not being a prude – but a worldly tolerant 1st century modern thinking Catholic human being – yes of my own accord – I have visited “underworld” places likened to Catacombs and houses of “ill repute” – but all of these ventures building my Character – experiecing the “other” side of life, they have been – my Decision.
To this day mellowed with age and maturity – if I enter an environment that un-rests me – to the exit door I make a quick get away.
Body language thing with me if it un-rests me – plenty of other places down the utca ///
The Great Escape – loved the 1963 movie with McQueen as I did his role in Papillion 1973.
McQueen could act and his movies overall highlighted his theatrical acting ability.
I blame being taken in 1963 to the cinima in short pants day – to see the movie – Irma la douce – French movie – being the opened minded tolerant person that I beleive Iam to-day.
School hoildays it was and we never told the Religious Order of Educators at my School – being the French Catholic Order of – Mothers of the Sacred Heart – when asked what we participated in during our school hoildays – what we did.
Secrets of the confessional ha ha.
This is a case of LAW breaking.
The court will Rule for these Crimes.
What abut the – Chinese/Asian Grocery Store – quite large operation at Rakoczi ter, attached to Rakoczi Market Hall who CONTINUE to accept payment of 97% imported Food stuff – CASH only.
Should be stopped by the Government.
Like to have alook at the books end of financial year and see what they lodge as turn-over – when you can only pay CASH.