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Dubai Police Foil $25 Million Pink Diamond Heist Within Eight Hours

Dubai Police arrested three suspects within eight hours after a crime gang staged a fake viewing to steal a $25 million rare pink diamond, officials said.

  • On August 18, 2025, Dubai authorities arrested three Asian suspects shortly after they stole an exceptionally valuable pink gem estimated at $25 million.
  • The suspects lured a diamond trader to a villa under the false pretense of a wealthy client viewing, enabling them to steal the gem.
  • Operation Pink Diamond involved AI technology and specialized teams, leading to arrests and diamond recovery within eight hours of the theft.
  • "Dubai Police's response was astonishing," the owner said, praising the rapid professionalism and stating the suspects were caught the next morning.
  • This incident highlights Dubai's role as a secure global diamond hub, as authorities maintain strict control and swift law enforcement actions.
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Elaborate $25 million diamond heist ends in a swift recovery and multiple arrests

An extremely rare, $25 million pink diamond that was stolen in Dubai has been recovered by police.

·Atlanta, United States
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Dubai Police have foiled a sophisticated robbery that targeted a rare pink diamond with an estimated market value of $25 million. The diamond is considered one of the rarest types of diamonds in the world, according to a purity certificate issued by one of the world's leading diamond certification institutes. The probability of finding a similar diamond is no more than 0%...

·Amman, Jordan
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A $25 million diamond was stolen and found in less than eight hours by the Dubai police. This rapid operation revealed a bold scam method. How did the criminals succeed...

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