Surat's Rs 32cr diamond ‘theft’ was staged: Cops say owner hoped to claim Rs 20 crore from insurance; trader, son earlier bagged Rs 8 lakh claim
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 () Devendra Chaudhary, a Surat diamond unit owner, staged a Rs 32.5 crore theft. He aimed to repay a Rs 20 crore debt. His son, Piyush, and others were involved. Police investigations revealed the staged nature of the crime. Chaudhary had recently taken out an insurance policy. Police suspect previous fraudulent insurance claims by Chaudhary.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 ()
