: Delhi Police recently dismantled a network that smuggled stolen high-end phones to Bangladesh and Nepal . Stolen devices, bought for as little as ₹2,000–₹3,000, are modified and sold for up to ₹10,000 in neighboring countries to bypass local tracking.
While devices are often the object of the crime, they have also appeared in more chilling contexts as the weapon or a critical piece of forensic evidence.
: Masterminds based in states like Jharkhand lure minors to Delhi, paying them roughly ₹3,000 per theft to target busy marketplaces like Kamla Nagar.
Portable electronics now account for a staggering . These devices are no longer just stolen for local resale; they are the fuel for a multi-layered criminal economy.