GURUGRAM: The Sector-39 Crime Branch of the Gurugram Police has arrested a driver who fled with ₹47.28 lakh belonging to his employer. The accused, identified as Vinay Kumar, was apprehended in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, following a multi-state track-down.
The Incident
The theft occurred on April 30, when a local businessman entrusted Kumar—his driver of two years—with the cash to deliver to a location in Sector-49. Instead of making the delivery, Kumar turned off his mobile phone and disappeared with the money. A formal police complaint was registered by the business owner on May 3 at the Sector-50 police station.
Gold, iPhone, and Cash Recovered
According to Gurugram Police spokesperson Sandeep Kumar, the accused admitted to being overwhelmed by temptation. Upon interrogating the suspect, the police discovered how the stolen funds were utilized:
- Gold Purchase: Kumar used approximately ₹26 lakh to buy 160 grams of gold through a relative.
- Luxury Spending: He purchased an iPhone and spent additional amounts on personal luxuries.
- Recovered Assets: Authorities have successfully recovered the 160 grams of gold, the newly purchased iPhone, and ₹2.75 lakh in cash.
The accused was produced in court and has been placed on a four-day police remand. The Crime Branch is currently conducting further interrogations to trace and recover the remaining balance of the stolen cash.
