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Mumbai Police Probe Phone-Theft Spree Reported at Enrique Iglesias’ Two-Night Concert

Police say at least 73 phones worth about ₹23.85 lakh were reported stolen, with seven FIRs registered so far.

Overview

  • BKC police have opened multiple cases after concertgoers reported widespread thefts at the MMRDA Grounds during the Oct 29–30 shows.
  • Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and coordinating with telecom providers to trace the stolen devices, with the inquiry continuing.
  • Complainants include students, a journalist, a hotelier, a makeup artist and businesspersons, and officials suspect organised pickpocketing in the packed venue.
  • Iglesias returned to India after 13 years for sold-out performances featuring a 90-minute, 19-song set, drawing roughly 25,000 attendees on Day 1 and 30,000 on Day 2.
  • Heavy rain affected the second night but the show proceeded, and viral moments included a traffic-wave clip and the artist taking a selfie with a fan’s phone thrown onstage.