Odisha thieves loot ₹3 Lakh, splurge on PUBG and gaming addictions
BALASORE: A robbery in Odisha took an unusual turn when the culprits used a portion of the stolen ₹3.05 lakh from a medical shop to fund their online gaming obsession, specifically PUBG.
The incident unfolded on December 18 in the Nialibag area under the jurisdiction of Sahadevkhunta police. The thieves gained access to the medical shop owned by Siddhartha Sarathi Das by breaking through the skylight. Following a detailed investigation, police apprehended two individuals involved in the theft.
During interrogation, the accused admitted to spending approximately ₹30,000 on online gaming and leisure activities. Balasore Superintendent of Police Raj Prasad revealed, “The accused deposited ₹2,58,000 in a Canara Bank account, lent ₹5,000 to an acquaintance, and squandered ₹30,000 on PUBG. We have recovered ₹2,63,760, a foreign currency note, four mobile phones, a motorcycle, and other incriminating items.”
The crime came to light after the shop owner lodged a complaint, prompting the police to launch a thorough probe. The investigation unearthed a trail of activities showing how the stolen money was used recklessly.
This peculiar case sheds light on the growing influence of online gaming, with individuals resorting to extreme measures to fuel their addictions. Authorities are continuing investigations to identify any additional accomplices or further crimes linked to the accused.
