Editor Mr.Mayank Rawat ( Chief Editor Mr. Rohit Mishra )
New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has dismantled an international vehicle theft syndicate that targeted luxury cars in the capital and sold them across states. Eight suspects have been arrested, and 15 stolen SUVs—along with fake number plates, forged registration certificates, and duplicate remote keys—have been recovered. The gang was allegedly operated by Amir Pasha, who managed the network remotely from Dubai.
Police said the syndicate used advanced technology to bypass security systems in high-end vehicles, primarily stolen from upscale areas of Delhi. The stolen cars were either sold in far-off states like Maharashtra and West Bengal or dismantled for parts.
“The breakthrough came after the arrest of Taj Mohammad, a seasoned auto-lifter with over 70 cases, in Aug 2024. Subsequent investigation uncovered a vast network of suppliers, transporters, and receivers operating across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and the Northeast,” said a senior police officer.
The gang was highly compartmentalised to maintain secrecy. “Pasha supplied key programming devices and funds from Dubai while ensuring members had no direct contact with one another. The vehicles were hacked using ECM decoding tools, and GPS trackers were disabled before being moved,” the officer added.
The arrested include experienced criminals and newer recruits. Three suspects were intercepted on the Purvanchal Expressway in Feb with stolen vehicles.
The eight arrested members of the vehicle theft syndicate include: Taj Mohammad alias Taju (40), a habitual offender from Bulandshahr, UP, with over 70 cases including robbery and burglary; Imran Khan alias Guddu (25) from Seelampur, Delhi, a technical expert with 10 prior cases who specialised in hacking vehicle systems; Kunal Subhash Jaiswal (24) from Mumbai, a key receiver who facilitated resale in Maharashtra; Akbar (40) from Jasola, a financier and receiver with over 60 cases spanning NDPS, Arms Act, and attempt to murder; Mateen Khan (24) from Moradabad, UP, a middleman involved in vehicle deliveries and with 10 prior cases; Nagender Singh alias Nagin (46) from Meerut, UP, who transported stolen vehicles to far-flung states and has over 60 criminal cases; Manish Arya (48) from Nilothi Extension, Delhi, who assisted in transporting vehicles; and Nadeem (38) from Ghaziabad, UP, another transporter in the network.
Police said lookout circulars have been issued for absconding members and further recoveries are expected as the investigation progresses.
Mayank Rawat
