Inter-state gang stealing phones, draining UPI accounts from bus passengers busted in Suryapet

SURYAPET: An inter-state gang targeting bus passengers to steal their cell phones and siphoning money from their bank accounts through money apps was jointly busted by the Suryapet CCS and Tungaturthi police.

District SP Narasimha disclosed the details of the case during a press conference held at the Suryapet police station on Thursday. Police seized Rs 2,70,000 in cash, 27 smartphones, and a four-wheeler used in the crime from the possession of the accused, he said.