Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Indian Man Jailed for Diamond Heist in Singapore
An Indian man named Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai was sent to jail in Singapore for stealing a very expensive diamond.
He and his friend, Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, planned to swap a real diamond with a fake one in a jewellery store.
They distracted the shop assistant, and one of them hid the real diamond in his mouth.
They were caught at the airport before they could leave Singapore.
The man was sentenced to over two years in jail.
He said he has two children in India and asked for a lighter sentence, but the court decided otherwise.
An Indian national, Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai, was jailed in Singapore for stealing a diamond worth SGD 200,000.
He and his accomplice, Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, planned to swap the real diamond with a counterfeit one.
The heist took place at Dianoche Jewellery Store in Chinatown, Singapore.
They were caught at Changi Airport while trying to leave Singapore.
Mangroliya was sentenced to two years, two months, and two weeks in jail.
- Who
- Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai
- What
- Theft of a 4.95-carat diamond worth SGD 200,000
- When
- 19 June 2026
- Where
- Dianoche Jewellery Store, Chinatown, Singapore
- Why
- To steal a valuable diamond and replace it with a counterfeit
Defendant's Perspective
Prosecution's Perspective
Premeditation and Planning
Defendant's Perspective
The defendant claims he acted impulsively and did not plan the heist extensively.
Prosecution's Perspective
The prosecution argues the offence was premeditated and involved significant planning, including commissioning a fake diamond and traveling to Singapore specifically for the heist.
- Defendant's Name
- Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai
- Accomplice's Name
- Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai
- Diamond Value
- SGD 200,000 (USD 154,000, Rs 1.49 crore)
- Sentence
- 2 years, 2 months, and 2 weeks
- Date of Arrest
- 19 June 2026
- Location of Heist
- Dianoche Jewellery Store, Chinatown, Singapore
- Date of Sentencing
- 17 July 2026
