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Freelancer Claims Indian Founder Ghosted Her Over Unpaid Fee
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News18•06-10-2026, 12:01
Freelancer Claims Indian Founder Ghosted Her Over Unpaid Fee
- •Freelancer Krupa Kotecha claims an Indian founder abruptly ended a three-month contract and withheld ₹50,000 for LinkedIn profile building services.
- •Kotecha stated she completed the agreed work and even delivered beyond expectations before being blocked across multiple communication platforms.
- •The viral post on X sparked widespread discussion, with users offering varied advice ranging from legal notices and public exposure to taking payments in advance.
Key Questions Answered
Krupa Kotecha sought advice on X after an Indian founder allegedly terminated their three-month contract after the second month, withheld a ₹50,000 fee, and blocked her on multiple platforms.
Users offered mixed advice, such as sharing her proof of work and naming the founder on LinkedIn and X, sending a formal legal notice, or moving on quietly to maintain future client relations.
Kotecha stated that while she usually requires clients to make advance payments, she chose to trust the founder in this case and ended up completing the work without securing her fee upfront.
