- By Raju Kumar
- Fri, 02 May 2025 06:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Police busted a big car rental racket in Maharashtra’s Thane district. Police Commissioner Madhukar Pandey said two key accused have been arrested and 246 vehicles, estimated to be worth around Rs 25 crores have been seized.
What Was The Modus Operandi?
"We have uncovered a significant fraud case and arrested two cunning individuals Raju Rajiv Joshi and Sachin Sunil Tetgure. The accused lured victims by promising to rent their vehicles at the airport and JNPT, offering them attractive monthly rentals," he said.
One of the main accused currently in custody is Sandeep Suresh Kandalkar, alias Rajiv Joshi, who already has 13 previous fraud cases registered against him, the police official said.
We have also identified seven more suspects who are yet to be arrested, he added.
Police Launch Operation To Track Down Wanted Criminals
In another development, Navi Mumbai police launched a combing operation late Thursday night to arrest wanted and absconding criminals and identify illegal foreign nationals in the area.
Senior police inspector Nitin Thackeray stated that approximately 70 police officials will be involved in the operation. This includes "2 inspectors, seven officers, 30 officials from the Riot Control Unit (RCP) of Navi Mumbai Police, among other security personnel".
"We have formed three teams for this operation. Some specific areas have been mapped and will be probed thoroughly," Thackeray told ANI.
As part of the operation, police will also check previous criminal records. "We have identified a few criminals already, and an investigation will be conducted accordingly," he added.
The police also plan to investigate illegal foreign nationals and proceed with further investigation under the Passport Act, 1967. Citizens have been urged to share any information about such individuals or those involved in narcotic-related networks.
"If anyone in the public has information, they should inform the police. Their identity will be kept secret, and action will be taken based on the information," the police official assured.
(With agencies inputs)