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flag London is the world’s top phone theft hotspot, with thousands stolen yearly despite crackdowns.

flag London is labeled the world’s phone theft capital, with up to 116,000 devices stolen annually—about one every five minutes—according to anti-crime group Crush Crime, though police report around 80,000. flag Thieves often snatch phones in seconds, selling them to organized networks, sometimes abroad, for up to $400 each. flag Authorities have disrupted major operations, arresting 18 people and recovering thousands of devices, including 40,000 linked to a China-bound syndicate. flag Despite crackdowns, victims like Sydney migrant Emma Van Der Hoek continue to face trauma and lack of follow-up, prompting public awareness efforts after her stolen phone case went viral with over 6 million views.

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