Mumbai: Two held for stealing diamond jewellery, watch worth Rs 26 lakh from US citizen

Investigators said the US citizen, who is undergoing treatment for Parkinson’s disease, arrived in Mumbai in June. A mutual acquaintance introduced him to Kiran, who offered help with travel to and from the hospital. On November 8, when the US citizen expressed interest in shopping for clothes and perfume, Kiran introduced him to Hussein, claiming he could assist as a local guide.

For three consecutive days from November 8, the US citizen went shopping with Hussein. On November 10, the two returned to the victim’s room after purchasing three watches. Police said the victim’s jewellery, including a gold chain and a diamond-studded gold bracelet worth Rs 25 lakh, was kept in the room.

Around 2 pm, the victim, feeling unwell, went to sleep. When he woke up an hour later, Hussein had left. He soon discovered that the jewellery and a watch with a green strap, valued at Rs lakh, were missing. After searching the room, he suspected Hussein and approached Colaba Police to file a complaint.

During the investigation, police concluded that Hussein and Kiran had conspired in the theft. When officers detained Hussein, he was found wearing the stolen watch. Both men were arrested on Sunday and produced before a court, which remanded them in police custody until November 20.