Archive · 25 Jul 2026
MBA Graduate Arrested for Stealing Gold from Snapchat Friend
A 24-year-old MBA graduate named Yash Bhulchandani was arrested for stealing gold worth ₹14.39 lakh from a woman he met on Snapchat.
The woman, a preschool teacher, invited him to her home in Pune.
While she was out, he stole the gold and some cash.
The police tracked him down using digital surveillance and found him in Gujarat.
They also recovered the stolen gold and 17 SIM cards.
The accused had worked abroad and might have committed the crime due to financial troubles.
Yash Bhulchandani, an MBA graduate, was arrested for stealing gold worth ₹14.39 lakh from a Snapchat friend.
The theft occurred in Pune, and the accused was caught in Gujarat's Mehsana district.
The victim, a preschool teacher, met the accused on Snapchat two years ago.
The accused used multiple SIM cards to contact women on social media platforms.
Police recovered all the stolen gold and 17 SIM cards.
- Who
- Yash Bhulchandani, a 24-year-old MBA graduate, and a 25-year-old international preschool teacher.
- What
- Theft of gold jewellery worth ₹14.39 lakh.
- When
- The theft occurred on June 25, and the accused was arrested on July 21.
- Where
- The crime took place in the Kondhwa area of Pune, and the accused was arrested in Vadodara, Gujarat.
- Why
- The accused may have turned to crime after losing a large amount of money in stock trading in 2022.
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Motive for the Crime
Victim's Perspective
The victim believes the accused targeted her for financial gain.
Accused's Perspective
The accused may have acted out of desperation due to financial losses.
- Accused Name
- Yash Bhulchandani
- Victim's Profession
- International preschool teacher
- Location of Crime
- Kondhwa, Pune
- Date of Arrest
- July 21
- Value of Stolen Gold
- ₹14.39 lakh
- Number of SIM Cards Recovered
- 17