Caught in the Act: Delhi Swiggy Rider Steals Gadgets to Bet on IPL

A shocking crime in East Delhi has unraveled a disturbing case: a 30‑year‑old Swiggy delivery executive allegedly stole 10 mobile phones and one laptop from customers’ homes to bankroll his online IPL betting addiction. Police have identified and arrested him after linking the recovered gadgets to six e‑FIRs reported across Mandawali, Shakarpur, Laxmi Nagar, and nearby localities

Modus Operandi—Trusted Rider Turned Burglar

Delhi Police reports that the accused, Vikram Kumar (alias Vicky), used his Swiggy deliveries as camouflage. He targeted households visited between 6–8 AM, when residents were busy with morning routines and often left doors unlocked. Leveraging his routine deliveries, he entered interiors and stole electronics left in plain sight near entryways

Betting Habit Blamed as Motive

During interrogation, Vicky confessed his escalating online IPL betting habit outpaced his Swiggy earnings. This desperation led him to burglarize homes to fund the addiction .

Recovery & Arrest Details

Police tracked Vicky to a vacant plot near Hyundai Showroom on Narwana Road, Mandawali, and recovered the stolen items—10 mobile phones and one laptop—successfully resolving six pending e‑FIRs

Vicky has a notorious crime record with 16 prior cases across multiple police stations. He was arrested after allegedly stealing two phones in Shakarpur. Legal proceedings have been initiated under Section 35(1)(E) of the BNSS Act at Mandawali Police Station, says Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Dhania

Broader Context—Cricket Betting Racket Crackdowns

This incident highlights a disturbing trend: the IPL betting market has prompted repeated crackdowns by law enforcement. Earlier, multiple police actions uncovered syndicates operating from flats with a cache of devices and large sums in betting accounts

Disquieting Impact on Trust

• A trusted presence within homes, the rider’s betrayal will deeply impact customer trust in delivery services.
• Swiggy and other platforms may need to revise background checks and monitoring to restore confidence in their workforce.