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Audi R8 owned by Thane call centre scam mastermind seized

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The accused, Sagar Thakkar

Crime doesn’t pay, someone has rightly said. Those of you updated with the latest news would have read about the Thane call centre racket that recently came to light. Even as some of the employees of the call centre were arrested, the mastermind of the scam allegedly fled overseas. Now, the police has seized an Audi R8 belonging to the kingpin of the scam, identified as Sagar Thakkar.

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Sagar, also known as Shaggy, had reportedly bought the supercar of the German automobile manufacturer from popular cricketer Virat Kohli back in the month of May. The car, valued at Rs. 2.5 crore is believed to have been gifted by Sagar to his girlfriend, who is also absconding.

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The ownership wasn’t changed and hence it was registered in the name of the cricketer at the time of the incident. Kohli though, is said to be unaware of the scenario. The super-car was located in Delhi after questioning a close aide of the accused. It was later seized and brought to the Thane commissionerate.

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While the variant of the model in question remains unknown, we can tell you that the current generation R8 V10 Plus is powered by a 5.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that is tuned to produce 610 hp and 560 Nm. This motor helps the model to sprint from 0-100 kmph in 3.2 seconds all the way up to a top speed of 330 kmph. The R8 V10 Plus comes with a price tag of Rs. 2.55 crore (Ex-Showroom, Maharashtra).

Source: Hindustan Times

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