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Three criminals, who were allegedly involved in targeting luxury vehicles across Bengaluru and sending them to Rajasthan to resell them with forged documents, have been arrested, police said on Sunday.

Police said the gang, from Rajasthan, had come to Bengaluru specifically to carry out thefts of luxury cars, using sophisticated hacking techniques to bypass security systems and take control of the vehicles.

S Girish, Deputy Commissioner of Police, East City (DCP), said, “Annapurneshwarinagar police on Saturday successfully arrested three suspects involved in two recent car theft cases. These high-tech thieves focused on luxury vehicles, which earned them significant profits. They transported the vehicles to Rajasthan where they forged documents for resale.”

He further said that the suspects used software to unlock car doors and start engines without keys, allowing them to steal the cars effortlessly.

He added that a stolen Scorpio has been recovered in Rajasthan, and efforts are on to locate an Innova Crysta, which is also believed to have been taken by the gang. “We are working with neighboring state police departments to investigate similar thefts and identify any additional accomplices,” he said.

Girish said, “After reaching Bengaluru, they targeted vehicles in areas like Annapurneshwarinagar and Byadarahalli, quickly leaving the city with their stolen cars. Their latest thefts included a Scorpio SUV and an Innova Crysta, valued at over ₹30 lakh each, triggering complaints that prompted the police to intensify their efforts.”

Police are also trying to confirm the gang’s scope and identify any other members involved in the theft ring, he added.