Delhi Police Busts Syndicate Selling Stolen Phones to Bangladesh
In a significant crackdown on mobile phone theft, the Delhi Police has busted an international mobile theft syndicate that was selling stolen high-end phones to Bangladesh. The syndicate was operating across the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and targeting commuters in metro stations, buses, and crowded markets.
The syndicate was busted on Sunday when police arrested 24-year-old Abdush while attempting to carry mobile phones worth around ₹20 lakh to West Bengal. The arrest was made by a special team of the Crime Branch, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Aditya Gautam.
According to the police, investigations revealed that the syndicate was involved in stealing mobile phones from unsuspecting commuters and then selling them to buyers in Bangladesh. The syndicate was operating in the Delhi-NCR region, including areas like Lajpat Nagar, Karol Bagh, and Chandni Chowk.
The police said that the syndicate members would target commuters in crowded areas, snatch their phones, and then sell them to buyers in Bangladesh. The phones were often stolen in broad daylight, and the syndicate members would use fake IDs and fake sales receipts to avoid detection.
The Delhi Police has been actively working to curb mobile phone theft in the city, and this bust is a significant achievement in their efforts. In recent months, the police have arrested several individuals and syndicate members involved in mobile phone theft, but this is one of the largest and most sophisticated syndicates to be busted.
The police said that they received a tip-off about the syndicate’s activities and launched a sting operation to catch them in the act. The team of police officers, led by DCP Gautam, set up a trap and arrested Abdush, who was carrying 24 high-end mobile phones worth around ₹20 lakh.
The police also recovered a fake ID card, a fake sales receipt, and other incriminating evidence from Abdush’s possession. The officers said that they are now investigating the role of other syndicate members and are confident that they will be able to recover more stolen phones.
The Delhi Police has been working closely with the West Bengal Police to crack down on mobile phone theft and has received cooperation from Bangladesh authorities to identify and prosecute the buyers of stolen phones.
The bust of the syndicate is a significant achievement for the Delhi Police, which has been working to improve its efforts to combat mobile phone theft. The police have been using advanced technology, including surveillance cameras and forensic analysis, to identify and prosecute syndicate members.
The Delhi Police has also been working to educate commuters about the importance of being vigilant and taking steps to prevent mobile phone theft. The police have been distributing leaflets and posters with tips on how to avoid being targeted by thieves and how to report suspicious activity.
The bust of the syndicate is a welcome development for mobile phone users in Delhi, who have been concerned about the rising trend of mobile phone theft in the city. The Delhi Police’s efforts to crack down on mobile phone theft have been praised by commuters, who say that they feel safer knowing that the police are taking action to prevent theft.
In a statement, DCP Gautam said that the police will continue to work to combat mobile phone theft and will not tolerate any illegal activities. “We will leave no stone unturned to identify and prosecute the masterminds behind this syndicate,” he said.
The Delhi Police’s efforts to combat mobile phone theft are a significant step forward in the fight against crime in the city. The bust of the syndicate is a testament to the police’s commitment to protecting citizens and ensuring their safety.
