Hi, I went to a supermarket two weeks ago. I had some items bought earlier from the same store in my bag. At the exit, they told me, "It is not allowed... show the bill..." I didn't have it as I had thrown it away long ago. Moreover, my bag's zipper was damaged and kept coming undone, so I had to zip it constantly. I was taking items similar to what I had already bought, so even if CCTV footage was reviewed, no one would believe me, but I digress.
They started making a huge fuss, and I got terrified. I didn't know the local language either. I didn't have anything to prove I bought it. The manager asked me to write a letter stating that I tried to take it. I wrote it because I thought he would let me go (my stupidity), but then he called the police.
The police officer came, gave a copy of the letter, and took my driving license copy. The officer took me outside, asked for my office ID, and took a picture of it on his phone. He told me he would get a warrant and then release me or something like that. On the way to the station, he asked if I had any money. I just had some 10 rupee notes. He asked me to get two coffees. He told me he would file a petty case. I started losing my mind and cried a bit.
After some time, he said, "Warning... do not repeat," and then let me go. He still has that letter, my driving license copy, and my office ID picture. I'm worried if there will be any problems with that. I have checked the online portal for FIR and arrested persons, but nothing is there in my name. I've been working in an IT company for three years. Will there be any record, case, or complaint against me? Will it affect my career, background check, or any other future verification? Please guide me. Thank you.
They started making a huge fuss, and I got terrified. I didn't know the local language either. I didn't have anything to prove I bought it. The manager asked me to write a letter stating that I tried to take it. I wrote it because I thought he would let me go (my stupidity), but then he called the police.
The police officer came, gave a copy of the letter, and took my driving license copy. The officer took me outside, asked for my office ID, and took a picture of it on his phone. He told me he would get a warrant and then release me or something like that. On the way to the station, he asked if I had any money. I just had some 10 rupee notes. He asked me to get two coffees. He told me he would file a petty case. I started losing my mind and cried a bit.
After some time, he said, "Warning... do not repeat," and then let me go. He still has that letter, my driving license copy, and my office ID picture. I'm worried if there will be any problems with that. I have checked the online portal for FIR and arrested persons, but nothing is there in my name. I've been working in an IT company for three years. Will there be any record, case, or complaint against me? Will it affect my career, background check, or any other future verification? Please guide me. Thank you.