Home | Andhra Pradesh | Nine Arrested In Massive Engines Theft From Kia Motors Plant In Andhra Pradesh Nine arrested in massive engines theft from Kia Motors’ plant in Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh police arrested nine people in connection with the theft of 900 engines from Kia Motors' plant located in the Sri Sathya Sai district By PTI Updated On - 20 April 2025, 05:32 PM Penukonda (Andhra Pradesh): Nine people have been arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police in connection with the theft of 900 engines from Kia Motors ‘ plant located in the Sri Sathya Sai district, police said on Sunday. The Penukonda court remanded the accused to 14 days of judicial custody, as police continue to investigate the large-scale theft that has shocked the auto industry. “Only ten per cent of the investigation is complete.
Nine people have been arrested, and we are investigating the modus operandi,” police told. Further, police disclosed that the stolen engines were smuggled and sold across multiple states in India, indicating a widespread illegal network operating beyond Andhra Pradesh’s borders. During an internal audit at their facility last month, Kia officials discovered the engines were missing.
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Nine arrested in massive engines theft from Kia Motors’ plant in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh police arrested nine people in connection with the theft of 900 engines from Kia Motors' plant located in the Sri Sathya Sai district