Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Cross-dressing thief arrested: Mumbai flat, Bihar bungalow revealed
A thief who pretended to be a woman to steal from expensive neighborhoods in Mumbai has been caught.
The police found out about him after a theft in March and reviewed many cameras.
The thief, Ranjeet Kumar, had a flat in Mumbai, a house in Bihar, and land, all bought with stolen money.
He dressed as a woman to hide his real identity while stealing.
The police found gold, jewelry, and cash at his house.
He is accused of at least eight thefts.
Ranjeet Kumar, known as Munna, was arrested for committing thefts in Mumbai.
He disguised himself as a woman using sarees, salwar-kameez, and burqas to evade capture.
Stolen items worth Rs 57 lakh were recovered from his possession.
Ranjeet owned properties including a Mumbai flat and a Bihar bungalow, all acquired with stolen funds.
The police are investigating at least eight confirmed theft cases linked to him.
- Who
- Ranjeet Kumar alias Munna, a cross-dressing thief.
- What
- Ranjeet Kumar was arrested for theft, with assets and stolen goods recovered.
- When
- Arrested recently; thefts occurred over several years, matter came to light in March 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai and Bihar; thefts occurred in Mumbai.
- Why
- Ranjeet Kumar stole to amass wealth, including properties and cash.
- Suspect Name
- Ranjeet Kumar alias Munna
- Stolen Items Recovered
- Worth Rs 57 lakh
- Modus Operandi
- Disguised as a woman
- Confirmed Theft Cases
- At least eight
- Properties Owned
- Mumbai flat, Bihar bungalow, land
- Gold Recovered
- 360 grams (Rs 35 lakh)
- Cash in Bank
- Rs 13 lakh