A University of Pittsburgh student who went missing on a picturesque beach in Punta Cana may have left a clue on her social media accounts about her movements leading up to her loss of disappearance.
Authorities say Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old Virginia resident, last saw him walking the beach outside the Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana early on March 6th.
Investigators are working to piece together Conanki's final moments in the Dominican Republic, so online payments will help authorities follow her steps before they disappear.
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The Venmo transaction shows that missing American student Sudiksha Konanki sent funds to a friend at 3:38pm on March 5, 2025 with a message titled “Coco Bongo.” (Benmo)
Benmo's transfer from Conanki's account to a friend entitled “Cocobongo” on March 5 suggests that college students may have visited a popular nightclub chain, leading to her loss.
Coco Bongo is known as “the hottest nightlife spot in the Dominican Republic.” That websitethe chain boasts numerous locations in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Coco Bongo tickets start at $90 and will be charged a cover fee, including access to the club's open bar and entry to the nightly stage show.
Venmo declined to request Fox News Digital's request for comment, stating that it cannot talk about the user account.
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Sources told Fox News Digital that the club Punta Cana Location will partner with third-party promoter services to provide comprehensive hotel deals for university students visiting spring break.
Nick Masca, a university student from New York, chose to travel to Punta Cana the same week as Conanki and stay in Ryu Lepolika. “It's a university where they do spring break and they set up a place for you to go at night and during the day,” Musca told Fox News Digital.
The package offers accommodation in a variety of price ranges and provides transportation and access to a variety of events throughout the region, including Coco Vongo.
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Juscollege, Group Musca, purchased from all his comprehensive packages, and Riu Republica did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Authorities have not confirmed whether Conanki visited the club, but Cocobongo is reportedly a must-see attraction for spring break and tourists as well.
The footage obtained by Fox News Digital depicts Coco Bongo as a bright nightclub featuring a variety of shows that incorporate crowd participation. The venue advertises light shows, stunt performances and dance parties while offering themed experiences such as Moulin Rouge, Mad Max, and Queen.
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Popular nightclub chain Coco Bongo is preparing to welcome a spring breaker in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Michael Lewis/Fox News Digital)
Ticket prices start at $90 and come in baseline prices, including access to the club's open bar.
“This place is something else.” Tiktok user commented. “I don't remember going home.”
Coco Bongo did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
As the second week of the Conanki search enters, authorities are still trying to determine what happened to the missing college student.
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Footage obtained by Noticias Sin shows them walking towards the beach of the five-star resort after a night out, along with Conanki and a group of friends. Authorities say Conanki was last seen around 4:15am before disappearing.
The investigation into Conanki's loss disappearance is still underway. Authorities said there were no suspects and that it was a case of a missing person, not a criminal case.
The US Embassy in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Prosecutor's Office and the Dominican National Police are jointly investigating with the support of the FBI.
Jacqliene Mangini and Stepheny Price from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
