A 50-year-old Lithuanian man reportedly faked heart attacks at 20 restaurants around the country in order to skip out on the bill. After ordering food and drinks, he would put on a performance, holding his chest tightly and pretending to faint on the floor.
Last month, the Lithuanian man was at El Buen Comer, a restaurant in Alicante, enjoying some delicious food when the staff brought him the bill for $37. When the waiter left the table, he just got up and tried to leave, but he was stopped and told that he still had to cover the bill. Visibly upset, the scammer (欺诈者) said he was going to get the money from his hotel room, but the staff didn’t let him leave. It was at this point that he started faking a heart attack.
The restaurant staff didn’t fall for his theatrical performance, and they called the police. When the officers arrived at the scene, the seemingly ill man called for medical assistance, but what he didn’t realize was that the policemen had already recognized him from arguments or quarrels at other restaurants in Alicante.
According to Spanish media, the 50-year-old man is already somewhat notorious among restaurant owners in Costa Blanca. He was first spotted in Alicante in November of 2022 and has since become famous for his heart attack routine. He knows there isn’t a lot the police can do to stop him, and doesn’t mind spending a night or two in jail (监狱) before resuming his scamming routine.
After having tricked dozens of restaurant owners with his fake heart attacks, the scammer may face his biggest challenge yet. A number of restaurant owners plan to team up and file a joint complaint (投诉) which could land the man up to two years in jail.
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