According to the Russian news outlet Mash, a Russian tourist named Kristina faced a major financial loss after luxury Audemars Piguet watches valued at approximately 10 miliónov rubľov (about 103-tisíc eur) disappeared from her hotel room in Bodrum, Turkey. The incident occurred at the five-star hotel The Bodrum Edition, where the family paid roughly 3-tisíc eur per night for their accommodation.
The Disappearance at The Bodrum Edition Hotel
The luxury timepiece vanished after Kristina removed the Audemars Piguet watches before taking a shower. When she returned to the room, the items were missing. According to the tourist, hotel security camera footage captured her entering the room with the watch on her wrist, but exiting without it. These video records form the core of her argument that the accessories were inside the room.
Hotel Response and Legal Steps Taken
According to statements provided to Mash, The Bodrum Edition has not issued an apology and suggested that the tourist might have lost the watches herself. Disagreeing with the hotel’s stance, Kristina has retained a lawyer, contacted the Turkish police, and informed the Russian consulate. At present, investigators have not identified a suspect or recovered the missing items.
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Prior Tourist Complaints in Turkish Resorts
According to reports by Mash, this incident follows a similar complaint registered in June at the Corendon Hydros Club in Kemer. In that case, Russian vacationers reported missing personal items from their hotel rooms following housekeeping services. Both situations rely on unverified tourist claims regarding who took the items.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated value of the missing watches?
According to Mash, the Audemars Piguet watches are valued at approximately 10 miliónov rubľov, which translates to about 103-tisíc eur.
How much did the hotel room cost per night?
The tourist reported paying around 3-tisíc eur (approximately 285-tisíc rubľov) per night for the room at The Bodrum Edition.
What actions has the tourist taken following the theft?
According to the provided sources, Kristina has contacted the Turkish police, hired a lawyer, and reached out to the Russian consulate.
Has the hotel accepted responsibility for the missing items?
No. According to the tourist’s statements, the hotel staff declined responsibility and suggested she may have lost the items herself.
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