Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Surat Saleswoman Arrested for Rs 2.05 Crore Jewelry Theft
A saleswoman named Khushbu, who worked at a jewelry store in Surat, India, secretly stole expensive jewelry.
Over a long time, she took gold and diamond pieces from the store.
She gave the stolen jewelry to her husband, Manoj, who then sold the items at his own jewelry shop.
Another employee discovered Khushbu's actions through security footage and informed the owner.
When confronted, the couple denied any involvement.
However, evidence was found linking the stolen jewelry to Manoj's shop.
The police were called, and both Khushbu and Manoj were arrested.
The police recovered some jewelry and are investigating further.
Khushbu Kansara, a saleswoman, is accused of stealing jewelry worth Rs 2.05 crore.
Her husband, Manoj Kansara, is accused of selling the stolen jewelry through his shop.
The theft occurred over a year and a half, with Khushbu taking the jewelry from Surbhi Jewellers.
The police arrested the couple on Sunday night and recovered some of the stolen ornaments.
The couple will be presented in court, and the police will seek remand for further investigation.
- Who
- Khushbu Kansara, a saleswoman, and her husband Manoj Kansara.
- What
- They are accused of stealing and selling gold and diamond-studded jewelry from a Surat showroom.
- When
- The theft occurred over a year and a half; arrests were made on Sunday night.
- Where
- The theft occurred at Surbhi Jewellers in Surat, and the stolen items were sold at Shyam Jewellers, also in Surat.
- Why
- Khushbu stole jewelry and gave it to her husband to sell at his shop.
- Suspects
- Khushbu Kansara and Manoj Kansara
- Stolen Items Value
- Rs 2.05 crore
- Showroom Name
- Surbhi Jewellers
- Husband's Shop
- Shyam Jewellers
- Charges
- Theft by servant or clerk
- Location
- Surat, India