From House Burglaries to Lavish Love Stories
Bengaluru Police have nabbed a career criminal who turned his loot into luxury—not for himself, but for love. Meet 37-year-old Panchakshari Swamy, a thief so ambitious that he used stolen wealth to build a ₹3 crore mansion for his girlfriend. And if that wasn’t extravagant enough, he also gifted her a ₹22 lakh aquarium.
But love, it seems, couldn’t keep him out of trouble.
A Criminal With a Taste for the High Life
Swamy, a native of Solapur, Maharashtra, wasn’t your average thief. His criminal career began in 2003 when he was still a minor, and by 2009, he had mastered the art of burglary. He was no small-time crook either—his loot over the years was worth crores.
Adding to the intrigue, Swamy had ties with a well-known film actress. Their relationship reportedly cost him a fortune, as he showered her with gifts and even built a house in Kolkata with his ill-gotten gains.
Arrests, Jail Time, and a Grand Comeback
His crime spree didn’t go unnoticed. In 2016, Gujarat Police arrested him, sentencing him to six years in Sabarmati Central Jail. After his release, he was caught again in Maharashtra but managed to find his way back to the streets in 2024. This time, he set his sights on Bengaluru.
By early 2025, Swamy was back to his old tricks—breaking into homes, melting stolen jewellery into gold biscuits, and amassing wealth. But the law finally caught up with him on January 9 when Bengaluru’s Madivala Police arrested him near a local market.
The Art of Disguise and the Karate Connection
Swamy was no ordinary burglar—he had a few tricks up his sleeve. To evade capture, he would change clothes on the street after a heist, making it harder for authorities to track him. He also had a black belt in karate, making him a formidable opponent if things ever got physical.
During his arrest, police recovered 181 grams of gold biscuits, 333 grams of silver, and a fire gun used to melt stolen jewellery.
A House of Cards Comes Crashing Down
Despite his criminal fortune, Swamy’s personal life was a mess. Though he owned a house in his mother’s name, unpaid loans led to a bank-issued auction notice. Now, with yet another arrest to his name, his empire of crime has come to an end—at least for now.
The case was cracked by a diligent team led by DCP (Northeast) Sarah Fathima, Madivala ACP Laxminarayana K.C., and Inspector Mohammad M.A.
Swamy’s story is one of crime, wealth, romance, and inevitable downfall—a reminder that no matter how grand the escape plan, the law always catches up.
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