Reports (en)

Malca-Amit Clarifies Checkered Past of Flawless Diamond’s Former Owner

Press Release: Malca-Amit is issuing the following statement in order to address the complaint filed by Sylla Moussa regarding the alleged disappearance of a 50.66-carat diamond….

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Swiss probe missing diamond worth $50M—report

GENEVA—Geneva authorities are investigating the disappearance of a pink diamond estimated to be worth around $50 million (41 million euros) from a reputable storage firm for gems, according to a news report Sunday…….

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The Pink Panthers: Daring heists rake in half-a-billion dollars

The following script is from “The Pink Panthers” which aired on March 23, 2014. Bob Simon is the correspondent. Katherine Davis and Sam Hornblower, producers.

The largest, most successful gang of diamond thieves in the world is credited with over 370 heists worth $500 million — and it’s getting bigger and more daring every year. The gang is composed of networks of teams who work together, in Europe mostly. But they have done jobs in 35 countries, as far afield as Tokyo and Dubai. They are ex-Yugoslavs, many fought in the Serbian special forces during the Bosnian wars. They are called the Pink Panthers. And that’s not a joke……………..

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Appeal after antiques shop robbery

Police in Honiton are appealing for the public’s help after a robbery at Banwell Antiques Ltd, High Street, Honiton, on Saturday morning, March 22, 2014..

 http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/NewsAppeals/15102

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Axe Wielding Armed Robbers Tried To Smash Way Into London Jewellery Shop

Armed robbers have been caught on CCTV trying to smash their way into a watch shop in an heist using an axe and a sledgehammer, which ended in failure when the staff shut the security gates.

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Axe-wielding robber wrestled to the ground near Buckingham Palace

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‘Axe-Wielding’ Robbery Suspect Tackled By Public

Four men armed with axes and hammers attempt a smash and grab robbery at a jewellery store in central London.

http://news.sky.com/story/1224179/axe-wielding-robbery-suspect-tackled-by-public

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Gardai Hunt Alleged Global Jewel Thieves

He may be named after Superman but cops are determined to bring a suspected European jewel thief back down to earth

http://www.bsia.co.uk/app/images/documents/SaferGems/sun171rm09.pdf

 

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Sleight of hand’ thieves stole rings worth €135k

One of Europe’s top sleight-of-hand thieves is believed responsible for the theft of two diamond rings valued at 135,000 Euros from top Dublin store.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/sleight-of-hand-thieves-stole-rings-worth-135k-30075746.html

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Men Jailed For Ayr Raid

Three armed robbers who were caught after carrying out a terrifying heist at a jewellers have been handed lengthy jail sentences.

http://www.westsound.co.uk/news/local/men-jailed-for-ayr-raid/

 

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