Delhi's Master Thief Arrested After Series of Gold Heists
How Delhi’s ‘master thief’ protected her loot — with 15 unlikely guards
The Indian Express
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Sonia, a 45-year-old woman in Rohini, Delhi, known as a 'master thief,' was arrested after stealing gold worth ₹1.5 crore (approximately $180,000 USD) from a businessman. Despite employing 15 dogs as guards, police tracked her down using CCTV footage and discovered her elaborate scheme of securing stolen jewelry in non-banking financial company lockers.
- 01Sonia was accused of multiple gold thefts, totaling over ₹2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD) in recent months.
- 02She used 15 dogs as guards to protect her stolen loot and buy time from police.
- 03Sonia secured stolen jewelry in lockers of non-banking financial companies instead of selling them.
- 04Her criminal activities date back to 2008, with a history of evading arrest.
- 05Police are in the process of seizing her properties worth crores.
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Sonia, a 45-year-old woman from Rohini Sector 11 in Delhi, has been dubbed a 'master thief' by police after a series of gold thefts, including a recent heist valued at ₹1.5 crore (approximately $180,000 USD). Since her first theft in 2008, she has managed to evade arrest despite multiple accusations. Police initiated a search after a complaint from businessman Vijay Pal Gupta, who reported that Sonia, his domestic help, had stolen gold jewelry from his home. When police arrived at her residence, they were met with an unexpected defense: 15 dogs, including Pitbulls and American Bullies, which Sonia had trained to guard her valuables. However, police successfully subdued the dogs and found Sonia hiding under quilts in her bedroom. Interestingly, instead of selling the stolen jewelry, Sonia had been using it to secure loans through lockers in non-banking financial companies, amassing over 2 kg of gold in the process. Authorities are now working to seize her properties, which are valued in crores.
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The arrest of Sonia may deter similar criminal activities in the area and raise awareness about security measures for homeowners.
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