Expat Arrested for Stealing Gold and Cash Worth Over 150,000 Dinars
An expatriate has been sent to Central Prison after being charged with stealing gold and cash totaling more than 150,000 dinars over a two-year period from a jewelry company. The Public Prosecution has also summoned a young woman, who the accused had planned to marry, after he admitted to giving her a significant portion of the stolen items.
Discovery of the Theft
The theft was uncovered when the owner of the jewelry company filed a complaint at a police station in the Capital Governorate. According to a security source, the company’s driver accidentally spotted the expatriate attempting to hide a gold item in his clothing. The accused allegedly offered the driver money to keep the incident a secret and not inform the owner.
Following this tip-off, an inventory of the store was conducted, revealing a shortfall of over 150,000 dinars in missing gold and cash.
Confession and Arrest
The expatriate was promptly arrested after a case was opened. During questioning, he confessed to systematically stealing gold and cash over the past year. He admitted that part of the stolen money had been sent to his family, while the rest was spent on his fiancée. He confessed to gifting her gold and funding extravagant outings at upscale restaurants and hotels.
Investigation and Fiancée’s Denial
Further investigation revealed that the expatriate had transferred large sums of money into his accounts—amounts far beyond his modest salary of 400 dinars per month. When questioned, the young woman denied any involvement in the theft. She claimed that her fiancé had convinced her he was a manager at the jewelry company, earning over 3,000 dinars a month.
The case remains under investigation, with both suspects now in custody.
