Dominican Republic Attorney General Yeni Berenice Reynoso personally questioned Joshua Riibe, the last person seen with missing college student Sudiksha Konanki, as the investigation into her disappearance intensifies. Riibe, a senior at St. Cloud State University, was on spring break in Punta Cana when Konanki vanished on March 6 after being seen with him on the beach. While Riibe has not been named a suspect, authorities seized his passport and labeled him a “key element” in the case. Riibe’s parents have criticized his treatment, saying he has been questioned without legal counsel or translators. Conflicting accounts of Konanki’s disappearance have emerged, with Riibe initially claiming they were swept offshore by a wave and he brought her back to land, while another version states he passed out on a beach chair while she was still in the water. Authorities have launched an extensive search effort using various resources along the coastline. U.S. authorities are monitoring the case, and Riibe’s family has expressed concern and stated their willingness to contribute to the search efforts. Konanki’s friends reported her missing 10 hours after Riibe returned alone to the hotel. The investigation remains active, with phone records being examined. The search for Konanki, along with two members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in the Dominican Republic assisting investigators, continues.
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