Man Arrested in Guwahati for Stealing Motorcycles Through Fake OLX Test Rides
Guwahati: In a targeted operation, the Special Operation Group of the East Guwahati Police District, alongside a team from Basistha Police Station, apprehended a man for allegedly orchestrating a motorcycle theft scheme in Guwahati. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Abu Firdaus Raji from Mangaldoi, was arrested on Sewali Path after reports of his suspicious activities involving stolen vehicles surfaced.
Police discovered that Raji had been using the OLX platform to locate sellers and present himself as a genuine buyer. Once the negotiation phase reached the point of a test ride, Raji would take the opportunity to flee with the motorcycle. During the arrest, Police officials recovered a bike bearing the registration AS 18 M 1149, which is suspected to have been stolen. In addition to the motorcycle, two mobile phones were also seized from his possession.
Authorities have issued warnings to the public, advising caution when dealing with online buyers and urging sellers to verify buyers’ identification before allowing test rides. Police are continuing their investigations to determine if additional vehicles have been stolen under similar circumstances.
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SOG EGPD & a team from Basistha PS arrested one Abu Firdaus Raji (20) of Mangaldoi from Sewali Path for stealing two wheelers in the pretext of taking test rides. One suspected stolen bike (AS18M1149) & 2 mobile phones have been seized from his possession.
— Guwahati Police (@GuwahatiPol) October 30, 2024
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