Sudiksha Konanki Disappearance in Dominican Republic

Disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student and U.S. resident, disappeared on March 6, 2025, while on spring break at the Riu Republica in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. She was last seen on surveillance video walking towards a beach with a group, and later with one man, Disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, who has been named a 'person of interest' by the United States — Arlington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office. Riibe, a U.S. citizen vacationing separately, claims they were caught by a large wave while swimming, and he returned to shore alone. The Dominican Republic — National Police of the Dominican Republic, assisted by the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic, are conducting a search using drones, helicopters, and boats, and are re-interviewing hotel employees and individuals who were in Disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki's proximity. No charges have been filed, and the case is currently classified as a missing person investigation.