Nepal-based burglary gang used domestic workers to target luxury villas, say police

Cyberabad police have arrested members of a Nepal-based burglary gang that used domestic workers to infiltrate luxury villas in Hyderabad. The gang targeted affluent homes to steal gold and silver, but police successfully recovered the stolen property.
Why it matters
It underscores security vulnerabilities in gated communities and the importance of background checks for domestic staff.
A Nepal-based burglary gang used domestic workers placed in luxury villas to gather information on residents’ movements before carrying out thefts, according to Cyberabad police who are investigating the recent high-value burglary at Hill Ridge Villas in Gachibowli.
The report is a straightforward account of a police investigation and criminal arrests.
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