In a startling case of fraud, two individuals have been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly selling an SUV that they had hired for a two-day trip. The incident came to light when the vehicle owner reported the SUV missing after the rental period ended.
The Incident
The accused, identified as Ravi and Sumit, had rented the SUV for a two-day excursion from a car rental service in Gurugram. However, instead of returning the vehicle after the agreed-upon period, they allegedly sold it to an unsuspecting buyer. The rental company grew suspicious when the GPS tracking device on the SUV stopped transmitting signals.
Police Investigation
Upon receiving a complaint, the Gurugram police launched an investigation. Using technical surveillance and intelligence, they traced the SUV to a location in Rajasthan. The vehicle was recovered, and the two suspects were apprehended. During interrogation, the accused confessed to selling the SUV for a sum of Rs. 5 lakh.
- The suspects were produced in a local court and remanded to police custody for further questioning.
- The police are investigating whether the duo has been involved in similar crimes in the past.
Legal Action
The rental company has been advised to verify the credentials of customers more thoroughly and install tamper-proof GPS tracking devices. The accused face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for cheating and criminal breach of trust.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale for car rental businesses to implement stricter verification processes and tracking mechanisms to prevent such fraudulent activities.
