Imagine enjoying a lavish dinner and suddenly finding yourself stuck with a staggering bill because your date was not who they claimed to be. In a jaw-dropping incident in Hong Kong, a 23-year-old man posing as a lawyer has been arrested after leaving a woman to cover an extravagant bill of over HK$80,000 (approximately ₹9 lakh). This story raises not just eyebrows but questions about trust and deception in the modern dating scene.

Identified only by her surname Wong, the suspect was apprehended in Tseung Kwan O under suspicion of obtaining property by deception. Police have seized clothing believed to have been worn during this jaw-dropping incident, with the Central District crime unit now investigating further. According to reports from The Standard, this bizarre dating fiasco began when the woman met Wong through the messaging app Telegram about a year prior.

On a seemingly ordinary Thursday evening, the two arranged a dinner at the opulent Mandarin Oriental hotel in Central. Their meal quickly transformed from casual to extravagant as they ordered a stunning bottle of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay champagne, which alone was priced at more than HK$70,000, alongside premium set dinners costing HK$2,388 each. When all was said and done, their total bill climbed to an astonishing HK$84,453.60. But just when it was time to settle up, the ‘lawyer’ pulled off a disappearing act that would leave anyone reeling.

As the couple approached the end of their meal, Wong claimed he needed to use the washroom and simply vanished. Left bewildered, the woman attempted to contact him, but her calls went unanswered. In a panic, she reached out to her friends for help, who rallied to assist her in covering the shocking bill. They later reported the incident to the police, marking the beginning of an unbelievable twist in this already outrageous story.

Initially, the woman told officers that she didn’t require further assistance when she first filed her report on Thursday. However, the following day, after the weight of the experience sunk in, she returned to lodge another complaint, which prompted police to make Wong's arrest.

This incident not only highlights the risks involved in modern dating but also serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for deception lurking behind seemingly charming facades.