Mathura Police Uncovers Alleged Insurance Fraud Through Fake Car Theft Report
Mathura, June 15, 2026: Mathura Police’s Nauhjheel Police Station has arrested an accused in connection with an alleged conspiracy to obtain insurance claim benefits by reporting a false car theft. The action was taken following an investigation into a WagonR car theft complaint that raised suspicions during police verification.
According to information shared by Mathura Police, a complaint regarding the theft of a WagonR car was lodged at Nauhjheel Police Station. During the investigation, police teams examined CCTV footage, vehicle movement records, and statements of several individuals connected to the case.
CCTV Footage Led Investigators to New Clues
Police officials stated that the investigation revealed several inconsistencies in the reported theft. CCTV footage allegedly showed the vehicle moving through different locations after the reported incident. Investigators also found indications that the vehicle’s number plates and identifying markings had been altered during the period under investigation.
The police tracked the movement of the vehicle through surveillance footage and local inquiries. The WagonR was reportedly seen at multiple locations in the Mathura area before being recovered.
Insurance Claim Motive Under Investigation
According to the police investigation, the accused and his associates allegedly planned to portray the vehicle as stolen with the intention of obtaining insurance claim benefits. Investigators believe that the complaint was filed despite prior knowledge of the vehicle’s whereabouts.
Police stated that evidence collected during the inquiry suggested a coordinated effort involving multiple individuals. Statements recorded from persons linked to vehicle repairs and maintenance reportedly helped investigators reconstruct the sequence of events.
One Arrested, Vehicle Recovered
Acting on intelligence inputs, Nauhjheel Police arrested one accused identified as Santosh Kumar, a resident of Sakatpur village in the Nauhjheel area. The arrest was made near Prahlad Garhi on the Gomti-Nauhjheel route.
Police also recovered the WagonR car allegedly involved in the case. Officials said further investigation is underway to determine the role of other persons named during the inquiry.
Case Registered Under Multiple Sections
Mathura Police have registered a case under various provisions related to cheating, criminal conspiracy, providing false information, and insurance fraud-related offences. Authorities are also verifying whether similar attempts were made previously. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Police Continue Investigation
Officials said that further legal action will be taken based on evidence collected during the investigation. The police are examining the involvement of other individuals allegedly connected to the reported conspiracy.
The operation was carried out by the Nauhjheel Police team under the supervision of senior officers. The recovered vehicle has been taken into police custody and necessary legal proceedings are continuing. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Case Highlights
- Police Station: Nauhjheel, Mathura
- Allegation: Fake vehicle theft report to obtain insurance claim
- Vehicle Recovered: WagonR Car
- Arrest: One accused arrested by Nauhjheel Police
- Status: Investigation ongoing
Disclaimer
The allegations mentioned in this report are based on the official statement issued by Mathura Police. The investigation is ongoing, and all accused persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.