Bengaluru News: Bengaluru police are on the lookout for a Nepalese couple accused of a theft that netted Rs 15.1 crore worth of cash and valuables from their employer's home in Vijayanagar.
The theft was reported by Surendra Kumar Jain, the owner of Arihant Jewellers in Hosahalli. In his complaint, Jain indicated that his employee, Namraz and his wife are prime suspects in the case. Namraz had been employed as a helper for six months, during which Jain provided accommodation for him and his wife in a security room in his basement. Over time, Namraz gained Jain’s trust and learned the locations of cash and valuables in the house.
On November 1, Jain and his family left for Gujarat to attend a religious fair. The police believe that Namraz, along with his wife and two unidentified accomplices, broke into the house to steal the valuables while the family was away.
The stolen items include jewellery belonging to Jain’s wife, mother and sister, along with cash from his business. The police suspect Namraz may have fled to Nepal and have dispatched a team to track his movements. The theft occurred between November 1 and November 7 and was only discovered when Jain returned home, revealing that 8.46 kg of gold and Rs 40,80,000 in cash are missing.
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