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Jaipur police bust fuel station fraud gang using stolen license plates
Police in Jaipur have arrested two members of an organized gang that targeted petrol pumps across the city, filling vehicle tanks without payment before fleeing the scene. The group allegedly used stolen registration plates to evade detection and identification.
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Law enforcement officials in Rajasthan's capital have dismantled a coordinated fraud operation targeting fuel retail outlets, with arrests marking a significant breakthrough in a string of petrol pump thefts that had plagued the region.
The two-member gang operated by approaching petrol pumps in vehicles bearing counterfeit number plates, filling their tanks to capacity, and then absconding without settling payment. Police said the systematic nature of the crimes suggested a well-planned operation rather than opportunistic theft.
Investigators recovered the stolen registration plates used by the accused during their criminal activities. The use of fake plates was a deliberate tactic to complicate police identification and tracking, according to official statements.
The arrest represents a significant development for local law enforcement, which had been investigating multiple complaints from petrol pump operators across Jaipur. Authorities are continuing their inquiry to determine the full scale of losses incurred by fuel retailers and to identify any additional gang members who may be involved in the operation.
Police have appealed to petrol pump owners and staff to remain vigilant and implement enhanced verification procedures for vehicle registrations, particularly during high-volume transaction periods.