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Dubai Police Foil Dh91.8m Pink Diamond Heist in Just 8 Hours
According to Dubai Media Office, the operation — codenamed 'Pink Diamond' — exposed a year-long scheme by three Asian suspects, who were arrested within just eight hours of the crime being reported.
The stolen gem, a 21-carat Fancy Intense pink diamond with the highest purity, is among the rarest in the world, representing only 0.01% of global diamonds. The stone had recently arrived in Dubai from Europe, sparking the gang's elaborate plot.
Authorities revealed the suspects used fake identities, luxury rental cars, and five-star hotel meetings to gain the trader's trust. They even brought along a supposed 'gem expert' to strengthen their disguise.
The ruse worked well enough to convince the trader to take the diamond out of secure storage and into a private villa for viewing. But thanks to rapid coordination, Dubai Police intercepted the plan and secured the rare jewel.
Watch the full video of the sting below.
القيادة العامة لشرطة دبي تحبط جريمة سرقة ماسة وردية نادرة جداً على مستوى العالم، تبلغ قيمتها السوقية 25 مليون دولار أمريكي، حيث تم إلقاء القبض على العصابة المكونة من 3 أشخاص من جنسية آسيوية خلال 8 ساعات. @DubaiPoliceHQ
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 18, 2025
