Bangalore Cash Van Heist
The recent ₹7.11 crore Bengaluru cash van heist was a well-planned, insider-assisted robbery that was solved within 60 hours by the city police, leading to three arrests and the recovery of most of the stolen money.
Heist Details
Date and Time: The daylight robbery occurred around midday on November 19, 2025.
Location: The incident happened near the Ashoka Pillar area in Jayanagar as the cash van was transporting money from an HDFC Bank branch.
Modus Operandi: A gang of 6-8 men in an SUV, posing as officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with a fake government sticker, intercepted the cash van. They convinced the security staff to get into their vehicle for "verification" and forced the van driver to continue driving. The cash boxes were later shifted to the getaway vehicle on the Dairy Circle flyover, and the staff was abandoned.
Amount Stolen: The total amount stolen from the CMS Info Systems van was ₹7.11 crore.
Investigation and Arrests
The Bengaluru City Police formed eleven special teams and interrogated over 30 people to crack the case. The investigation revealed security lapses by the cash management company and an intricate plan that involved avoiding CCTV blind spots.
The police arrested three key individuals:
Annappa Naik: A serving police constable in the East division, identified as a key part of the scheme who trained the gang on execution.
Xavier: A former employee of CMS Info Systems who had reportedly been planning the heist for six months with Naik.
Gopi Prasad: An instrumental figure and current CMS employee who decided the cash van's route.
As of November 22, 2025, the police have recovered ₹5.76 crore of the stolen amount. Efforts are ongoing to nab the other accused involved in the crime.
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