Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Mumbai Jeweller Alleges Worker Stole ₹22 Lakh Gold
A jewelry shop owner in Mumbai is accusing one of his workers of stealing a large amount of gold.
The owner said that a worker named Surman Shaikh asked another person, Amit, to pick up 200 grams of gold from the shop.
This gold was worth over 22 lakh rupees.
However, the gold was never returned to the owner, and no money from it was given back.
The owner reported this to the police, who have now filed a case.
The police are investigating to find out what happened to the gold.
A Mumbai jeweller has filed a complaint alleging misappropriation of gold worth ₹22.12 lakh.
The alleged incident involves 200 grams of 24-carat gold from an office in Zaveri Bazaar.
The jeweller claims a worker, Surman Raihan Shaikh, sent a craftsman, Amit, to collect the gold.
Neither the gold nor its equivalent value was returned to the complainant.
An FIR has been registered at the L T Marg Police Station, and an investigation is underway.
- Who
- Jeweller Darshan Kaushik Pathadiya and his accused worker Surman Raihan Shaikh and craftsman Amit
- What
- Allegation of misappropriation of 200 grams of gold worth approximately ₹22.12 lakh
- When
- September 8, around 2:54 p.m.
- Where
- Dhanji Street, Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai
- Why
- Allegation of fraud and cheating
Complainant's Allegations
Absence of Defense (as no statement from accused provided)
Misappropriation of Gold
Complainant's Allegations
Darshan Kaushik Pathadiya alleges that Surman Raihan Shaikh and Amit took 200 grams of gold and did not return it or its value.
Absence of Defense (as no statement from accused provided)
No statement or defense has been presented by the accused, Surman Raihan Shaikh or Amit, as they are currently under investigation.
Cheating and Fraud
Complainant's Allegations
The jeweller claims that the actions of the worker and craftsman constitute cheating and fraud.
Absence of Defense (as no statement from accused provided)
The investigation is ongoing, and no determination of guilt has been made.
- Location
- Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai
- Alleged Value
- ₹22.12 lakh
- Alleged Quantity
- 200 grams of gold
- Police Station
- L T Marg Police Station
- Complaint Filed By
- Darshan Kaushik Pathadiya
- Accused
- Surman Raihan Shaikh and Amit