IPL to Nepal-Bangladesh: The Dark Truth of Mobile Theft & Smuggling Exposed

• A multi-crore mobile theft and smuggling business thrives on commission, with minors often used to steal phones in crowded places like IPL matches.
• In Bengaluru, 29 phones were stolen during an IPL match; police recovered 21 from a lodge where minors from Jharkhand were staying.
• Stolen phones are quickly passed through hands, taken out of the city, and either have their IMEI numbers changed or are dismantled for parts.
• Premium stolen phones are smuggled to Nepal and Bangladesh, while others are sold in large mobile markets after IMEI alteration.
• Police busts in Noida, Mirzapur, and Delhi reveal a widespread nexus involving gangs from Jharkhand and Bihar, targeting various public events and selling data.