Dubai Police Foil $25 Million Pink Diamond Heist in 8 Hours

KHUSHI KUMARI

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A 21-carat pink diamond, among the world’s rarest gems, was brazenly stolen from a private villa in Dubai, marking a high-profile theft

The thieves posed as wealthy intermediaries, used luxury cars, staged meetings, and even hired a diamond expert to gain the jeweller’s trust

The gang intended to smuggle the gem concealed in a small refrigerator, destined for an unnamed Asian country

Responding immediately, authorities formed a specialized task force to identify the suspects and locate the stolen diamond

In a spectacular display of efficiency, three suspects were apprehended and the stolen diamond was recovered—all within eight hours

Dubai Police leveraged high-tech surveillance, coordinated raids, and swift intelligence sharing to foil the heist

This intense pink diamond is exceptionally rare—experts say there is only a "0.01% chance" of finding another like it

With the diamond returned and suspects in custody, the swift outcome underscores Dubai’s elite crime-fighting capability