Motivational Speaker, Professional Burglar: Bhubaneswar YouTuber Arrested For Theft

Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 19:04 IST

Bhubaneswar YouTuber Manoj Singh, who ran Change Your Life, was arrested for multiple thefts.

Bhubaneswar YouTuber Manoj Singh (Image Credit: X)

A Bhubaneswar YouTuber who preached honesty and a crime-free life on his motivational channel has been arrested for moonlighting as a burglar. Police said Manoj Singh, who ran the channel ‘Change Your Life’, has over 10 theft cases registered against him. He was caught with stolen gold and cash, police said.

According to investigators, Manoj Singh would target locked standalone homes during the day, even as he uploaded videos urging viewers to live with discipline and integrity. On August 14, he allegedly broke into a house in Bharatpur, stealing 200 grams of gold and ₹5 lakh in cash. Residents discovered the theft after returning home to find their locks broken and valuables missing.

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After keeping him under surveillance for a week, police arrested Manoj Singh in Khandagiri Bari, recovering stolen ornaments and ₹1 lakh in cash.

“Though he is an expert burglar and has at least 10 theft cases pending against him, he gave motivational talks during his free time and earned good views," Police Commissioner S. Dev Dutta Singh told The Indian Express.

Manoj Singh is now in custody as investigations into his other alleged thefts continue, police said, urging residents to be cautious and not blindly trust online personalities.

Location :

Odisha (Orissa), India, India

First Published:

August 29, 2025, 19:04 IST

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