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Trusted Help Steals Rs 50 Lakh Treasure
7 Jul
Summary
- Domestic help arrested for stealing valuables worth Rs 50 lakh.
- Theft occurred after 18 years of trusted service with a doctor couple.
- Stolen items included gold, silver, cash, and silk saris.
A domestic worker, Jayanthi, aged 51, has been arrested by Jayanagar police for allegedly stealing approximately Rs 50 lakh worth of valuables. She had been employed by a doctor couple in Jayanagar's 5th Block for nearly 18 years, during which she reportedly gained their complete trust and access to their home.
The incident came to light when the doctor couple discovered cash missing from a cupboard. Further investigation revealed that gold jewellery, silver articles, and additional cash were also gone. The couple questioned Jayanthi, who denied any involvement.
Following her dismissal, Jayanthi went into hiding. She was apprehended by police on June 22, after which she confessed to the theft. Authorities recovered 262 grams of gold jewellery, 2.4 kg of silver biscuits and other silver items, Rs 65,000 in cash, and five silk saris from her residence.
