mobile theft

  • Delhi Man Arrested for Phone Theft: Planned to Buy Anniversary Gift for Wife

    Delhi Man Arrested for Phone Theft: Planned to Buy Anniversary Gift for Wife

    Dec 02, 2025 02:42 am CST

    A Delhi man with a history of 22 criminal cases was arrested for snatching a mobile phone to fund an expensive anniversary gift for his wife. The victim tracked the stolen device, leading to the capture of both the main suspect and his accomplice. Police recovered the stolen phone and revealed the thief had only recently been released from jail before returning to criminal activities.

  • Hyderabad Cyber Crime: Senior Citizen Loses Rs 1.95 Lakh in Sophisticated Auto Driver Phone Theft Scam

    Hyderabad Cyber Crime: Senior Citizen Loses Rs 1.95 Lakh in Sophisticated Auto Driver Phone Theft Scam

    Oct 03, 2025 05:08 pm CST

    Three individuals arrested in Hyderabad for orchestrating a sophisticated mobile phone theft that led to unauthorized transactions of Rs 1.95 lakh from a 68-year-old's bank account. The scammers used PhonePe and gaming platforms to launder the stolen funds. Authorities advise extreme caution when using shared transportation and digital payment services.