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The Dubai Police says it has thwarted an attempted theft of an extremely rare pink diamond. Three people have been arrested in connection with the attempted theft of the diamond, estimated to be worth $25 million (Rs 218 crore).
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“Dubai Police thwarts an attempted theft of an exceptionally rare pink diamond valued at 25 million US dollars. The group of three individuals of Asian nationality were apprehended within eight hours,” Dubai Media Office said in a post on social media.
Dubai Police thwarts an attempted theft of an exceptionally rare pink diamond valued at 25 million US dollars. The group of three individuals of Asian nationality were apprehended within eight hours.@DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/fKNA3cUtZD
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 18, 2025
Extremely rare pink diamond
According to Dubai Police, the three men hatched the plan over a year ago to steal the rare diamond, which is classified as Fancy Intense, weighs 21 carats and boasts the highest purity. As per reports, the diamond is so rare that there is only a 0.01 per cent chance of finding another of its kind.
Elaborate plot
The three men, posing as intermediaries for a “wealthy buyer,” approached the trader who had brought the diamond to the UAE from Europe. The accused who had rented luxury vehicles, booked meetings at five-star hotels, and even brought a so-called “gem expert” with them, convinced the businessman to take the out of his secured storage and take it to a villa to show it to the buyer. But once the jeweller reached the villa, the gang struck and fled with the diamond.
How Dubai Police nabbed the suspects
Acting on the trader’s complaint, the Dubai Police used advanced surveillance and tracking technologies to quickly identify the suspects.
The suspects who were hiding in three different locations after the crime were tracked down and arrested simultaneously, within eight hours. The missing diamond, which was hidden inside a refrigerator, was also recovered by the Dubai Police.
The pink diamond’s owner described Dubai Police’s swift response as “astonishing,” saying their speed and professionalism gave him immediate confidence the case would be resolved.
After calling 999, he said multiple patrols arrived within minutes, began the investigation, and offered constant reassurance.
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“To my surprise, the very next morning, they called to say the suspects had been arrested and the diamond recovered,” he said.
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