Another 'millionaire maid' arrested for jewellery theft in Karachi
Police in Karachi's Defence area have arrested another domestic worker accused of drugging household members and looting their valuables, with investigators revealing that she had amassed wealth through similar crimes in both Karachi and Rawalpindi, Express News reported on Tuesday.
According to South Investigation SSP Ali Hassan, the suspect — identified as Farzana Kausar alias Mehreen — allegedly stole jewellery worth Rs6.5 million from a bungalow in Karachi before fleeing the city. She was later traced and apprehended through technical surveillance.
During interrogation, police said, the accused confessed to administering drug-laced green tea to the family members, rendering them unconscious before executing the theft.
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SSP Hassan revealed that the woman gained employment as a domestic help and used the position to target households in both Karachi and Rawalpindi.
'She admitted to committing multiple thefts in homes where she worked as a maid,' the senior officer said, adding that further investigation is underway to verify her claims and determine the full extent of her criminal activity.
The police are also gathering details of similar thefts she claimed to have carried out in Rawalpindi, SSP Hassan confirmed.
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This arrest comes weeks after Clifton Investigation Police apprehended a domestic worker, Shahnaz, who was found to be leading an unusually lavish lifestyle.
The accused had been employed for 14 years at a residence in Khayaban-e-Tanzeem, Defence Housing Authority, where she allegedly stole cash, jewellery, and other valuables in small increments without raising suspicion.
According to Investigating Officer Saeed Theem, Shahnaz had accumulated multiple cars, motorcycles, flats, and a grocery store, and maintained bank accounts containing millions of rupees. Her assets came to light during the course of an ongoing investigation.
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Listen to article Police in Karachi's Defence area have arrested another domestic worker accused of drugging household members and looting their valuables, with investigators revealing that she had amassed wealth through similar crimes in both Karachi and Rawalpindi, Express News reported on Tuesday. According to South Investigation SSP Ali Hassan, the suspect — identified as Farzana Kausar alias Mehreen — allegedly stole jewellery worth Rs6.5 million from a bungalow in Karachi before fleeing the city. She was later traced and apprehended through technical surveillance. During interrogation, police said, the accused confessed to administering drug-laced green tea to the family members, rendering them unconscious before executing the theft. Read More: Govt strikes again with fuel price hike SSP Hassan revealed that the woman gained employment as a domestic help and used the position to target households in both Karachi and Rawalpindi. 'She admitted to committing multiple thefts in homes where she worked as a maid,' the senior officer said, adding that further investigation is underway to verify her claims and determine the full extent of her criminal activity. The police are also gathering details of similar thefts she claimed to have carried out in Rawalpindi, SSP Hassan confirmed. Also Read: Punjab speaker halts action against suspended PTI MPAs This arrest comes weeks after Clifton Investigation Police apprehended a domestic worker, Shahnaz, who was found to be leading an unusually lavish lifestyle. The accused had been employed for 14 years at a residence in Khayaban-e-Tanzeem, Defence Housing Authority, where she allegedly stole cash, jewellery, and other valuables in small increments without raising suspicion. According to Investigating Officer Saeed Theem, Shahnaz had accumulated multiple cars, motorcycles, flats, and a grocery store, and maintained bank accounts containing millions of rupees. Her assets came to light during the course of an ongoing investigation.
