Surat, India – On August 17, 2021, the Times of India published a report on a racket that provided Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) original certificates for lower quality diamonds. Click within to read the article.
Armed robber steals millions of dollars worth of jewelry
Paris, France – On July 27, 2021, an armed subject robbed a high-end jewelry store of 2 to 3 million euros ($2.3 to $3.5 million). Click within to learn more.
Woman claiming to be gem expert commits $5.7 million sneak theft
London, England – On July 20, 2021, prosecutors accused 60-year-old Lulu Lakatos of posing as a gem expert who purportedly sought to value seven diamonds on behalf of wealthy Russian buyers in March 2016.
8 arrested for attempted jewelry store robbery in Venice
Venice, Italy – On June 14, 2021, 8 people were arrested for attempting to commit a robbery at a jewelry store in 2017. Click within to view footage of the attempted robbery.
Fifth Suspect Arrested For Green Vault Jewelry Heist
Dresden, Germany – On May 17, 2021, law enforcement in Germany arrested a fifth suspect who is believed to have been involved in the 2019 burglary of the Green Vault Museum in Dresden, Germany.
Jewelry store owner was injured during a robbery!
Madrid, Spain – On May 4, 2021, shortly after 1:40 p.m., a 47-year-old jewelry store owner was injured during a robbery.ÂÂ
Group of jewel thieves who stole millions are now in custody in Paris
Paris, France – At the end of December 2020, eight people were arrested after a year-long criminal investigation by Spanish and French police. Authorities suspect the group stole nearly 20 million euros worth of jewelry.ÂÂ
Son of Former Mayor Identified as Suspect in Jewelry Store Robbery
Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines – On January 22, 2021, the son of former mayor Fahad Salic was charged as one of the four robbers involved in a gunpoint robbery at a jewelry store.
Burglars stole bags of gold
Istanbul, Turkey – On March 30, 2020 the Daily Sabah reported that a group of burglars recently climbed on top of the roof of a marketplace. The subjects then broke into a jewelry shop.ÂÂ
Sydney jewelry store burglarized
Sydney, Australia – On March 19, 2020, shortly after 3:20 a.m., three subjects armed with hammers and baseball bats smashed the front doors of a jewelry store.ÂÂ










