The Noida Commissionerate Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a YouTuber within 24 hours for stealing Rs 10 lakh from Hitachi Cash Management Private Limited. The accused, Johnny Kumar, a former employee of the company, turned to crime to fund his aspirations of making a name in Bollywood and creating content for his YouTube channel. Police have recovered the stolen amount along with an empty cash tray.
Johnny Kumar had a love marriage, which led to his family disowning him. He moved to a rented house in Khora Colony in Nodia with his wife. Post-marriage, his financial burden increased, and he was under pressure to repay money owed to his family. A passionate content creator, Johnny uploaded songs on his YouTube channel, JD Dakshavanshi, which garnered some popularity. Believing he needed significant funds to build a career in Bollywood, he devised a plan to steal Rs 10 lakh from his former employer.
On Wednesday, Johnny entered the Hitachi company's cash van wearing a mask. As the cash bags were being removed from the locker, he stole a bag containing Rs 10 lakh and hid it in his room. Acting on a tip-off, Thana Phase-1 police apprehended him under the Sector-14A flyover. The stolen cash and an empty cash tray were recovered during the operation.
24-year-old YouTuber who hails from Bulandshahr and resides in Khora Colony, Ghaziabad. He had briefly worked for Hitachi from August to September, which gave him insights into the company’s operations. A case has been registered against him under sections 305A/317(2) BNS at Police Station Phase-1. Police stated that Johnny committed the theft due to mounting financial pressures and his ambition to enter Bollywood. The investigation into the case is ongoing.