Gangs of WhatsAppur: Mumbai’s thieves reinvent codes for digital age
Mumbai police have made headlines by unearthing a pickpocketing ring that relied on encrypted WhatsApp chats for coordination. This gang demonstrated intricate organization, defining roles and modifying their communication codes daily. Historically, thieves adapted hand signals and glances to avoid capture, yet this contemporary approach shows how technology is reshaping criminal tactics,…
Mumbai's Dhakka gang of pickpockets have devised a sophisticated code language to communicate using WhatsApp, evading detection by the police. The gang, led by a daily-changing code, checked if anyone had been caught by the police before proceeding with their thefts. The Dhakka gang, comprising members with specialized roles, targeted commuters on BEST buses, avoiding iPhones due to their complexity and limited resale value.
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