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Sunday World
16 hours ago
- Sunday World
Dubai Police claim to have foiled $25 million diamond heist
The gem was stolen when the diamond dealer arrived for an inspection. Three alleged thieves have been arrested in Dubai just hours after they stole a precious pink diamond worth US$25 million, according to an official police statement. 'The Dubai Police General Command has foiled the theft of a very rare pink diamond, valued at $25 million,' the police said today in a statement published by the United Arab Emirates' official news agency WAM. A diamond trader who had brought the jewel from Europe was lured to a villa by a criminal gang under the pretence of a viewing by a potential wealthy client, police said. Photo: DXB Media Office A recording of the emergency call is heard on a video as the trader tells police the stone is worth $25 million. The 21-carat pink diamond has the highest possible certification level for purity adding to its rarity. Officers from the General Department of Criminal Investigation and Criminology were able to quickly identify the suspects. The gem was stolen when the diamond dealer arrived for the inspection, the statement added. Photo: DXB Media Office The gang had planned the heist after learning the diamond had arrived in Dubai for a trader who they convinced they had a wealthy client interested in buying it. The gang scheduled multiple meetings with the merchant, rented high-end cars, and met him at luxurious hotels to convince him of their credibility. They also hired a renowned diamond expert to authenticate the gem, further persuading the merchant of their seriousness. Today's News in 90 Seconds - 18th August Within eight hours three people from an Asian country were arrested 'thanks to the efforts of specialised and field teams, and by using the latest artificial intelligence technologies.' Video footage shared by the Dubai Media Office showed the three men with their faces blurred after their arrest as well as CCTV footage of the gang. The rare diamond was found hidden in a fridge and the gang had planned to ship the stone to an Asian country.
Express Tribune
18 hours ago
- Express Tribune
$25m pink diamond recovered as Dubai police nab thieves within hours
Dubai police said on Monday they caught three thieves just hours after they stole a precious pink diamond worth $25 million. "The Dubai Police General Command has foiled the theft of a very rare pink diamond, valued at $25 million," the police said in a statement shared by the United Arab Emirates' official news agency WAM. A diamond trader who had brought the jewel from Europe was lured to a villa by a crime gang under the pretence of a viewing by a potential wealthy client, police said. But the gem was stolen when the diamond dealer arrived for the bogus inspection, the statement added. Within eight hours three people from an unspecified Asian country were arrested "thanks to the efforts of specialised and field teams, and by using the latest artificial intelligence technologies," police said. Video footage shared by the Dubai Media Office showed the three men with their faces blurred after their arrest as well as CCTV footage of the gang. Dubai is an important hub for diamond trading. Tightly controlled and policed, the UAE prides itself on its security and stability.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
Rare pink diamond heist: How Dubai Police retrieved $25 million stolen gem; arrests 3 in just 8 hours
Representative AI image Dubai Police on Monday announced they had foiled the theft of a rare pink diamond valued at $25 million, arresting three suspects within hours of the crime. "The Dubai Police General Command has foiled the theft of a very rare pink diamond, valued at $25 million," the police said in a statement carried by UAE's official news agency WAM. According to police officials, a diamond trader who had flown in from Europe was lured to a villa by a gang posing as wealthy clients. The jewel was stolen when the dealer arrived for the bogus inspection, the statement added. Video footage shared by authorities showed CCTV clips of the gang as well as the blurred faces of the arrested men. In an emergency call released by the Dubai Media Office, the dealer is heard saying: 'I came to meet a client to sell a diamond to them. They looked at the stone and now… it's stolen.' Acting swiftly, specialised police teams used advanced surveillance tools and artificial intelligence technologies to track down the suspects. Within eight hours, three men from an unspecified Asian country were arrested, the police said. "Thanks to the efforts of specialised and field teams, and by using the latest artificial intelligence technologies," it added. Dubai, a global hub for diamond trading, has long projected itself as one of the world's safest business centres. Police said the swift recovery highlighted the city's commitment to maintaining security and trust in its markets.
Arab Times
21 hours ago
- Arab Times
Dubai police catch thieves hours after $25M pink diamond theft
DUBAI, Aug 18: Dubai police apprehended three suspects just hours after a rare pink diamond valued at $25 million was stolen, authorities said Monday. The Dubai Police General Command confirmed the theft had been foiled in a statement carried by the UAE's official news agency WAM. Police said a diamond trader had brought the gem from Europe and was lured to a villa under the pretense of a viewing by a purported wealthy client. The diamond was taken during the staged inspection. An emergency call released by the Dubai Media Office captured the trader saying, 'I came to meet a client to sell a diamond to them… It's stolen.' Within eight hours, three individuals from an unspecified Asian country were arrested, police added, noting the operation involved specialized field teams and advanced artificial intelligence technologies. Footage released showed the suspects with their faces blurred, along with CCTV images of the gang during the theft. Dubai, a major center for diamond trading, is known for its strict security and law enforcement. The incident follows a separate jewelry store robbery in Seattle earlier this month, where thieves stole $2 million in merchandise in just 90 seconds.
Fashion Network
a day ago
- Fashion Network
Dubai police retrieve stolen diamond worth $25 million
Dubai police said on Monday they caught three thieves just hours after they stole a precious pink diamond worth $25 million. "The Dubai Police General Command has foiled the theft of a very rare pink diamond, valued at $25 million," the police said in a statement shared by the United Arab Emirates' official news agency WAM. A diamond trader who had brought the jewel from Europe was lured to a villa by a crime gang under the pretence of a viewing by a potential wealthy client, police said. But the gem was stolen when the diamond dealer arrived for the bogus inspection, the statement added. Within eight hours three people from an unspecified Asian country were arrested "thanks to the efforts of specialised and field teams, and by using the latest artificial intelligence technologies," police said. Video footage shared by the Dubai Media Office showed the three men with their faces blurred after their arrest as well as CCTV footage of the gang. Dubai is an important hub for diamond trading. Tightly controlled and policed, the UAE prides itself on its security and stability.
