Joshua Steven Riibe undergoes fourth interrogation in Sudiksha Konanki case

Punta Cana.- The Verón, Punta Cana, Prosecutor’s Office has questioned 22-year-old American Joshua Steven Riibe for the fourth time regarding the disappearance of Indian university student Sudiksha Konanki, last seen on March 6 at a Punta Cana hotel beach. Riibe was interviewed at the Public Ministry and later transferred to the prosecutor’s office as investigations continue.

The case has drawn national and international attention, leading authorities to deploy advanced technology, including specialized drones, to aid the search. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that investigators are considering multiple possibilities beyond an accident.

Eight days after Konanki’s disappearance, search efforts will resume at 6:00 a.m. this Friday. Authorities remain in coordination with international organizations to advance the investigation.