Dubai - On July 3, 2022 two men wore wigs and face masks to commit a burglary at a jewelry store inside of a hotel. Watch the videos within to learn how they committed the crime.
Maastricht, Netherlands - On June 28, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., four unmasked men approached the showcase of a jewelry firm specializing in 20th-century European Fine Jewelry at the European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF). Click within to view footage of the crime.
Paris, France - On May 5, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a group of at least four men were involved in a robbery at a high-end store that sells jewelry and watches.
Birmingham, England - On March 3, 2022, at around noon, several subjects rammed a maintenance vehicle into the front of a jewelry store.
Berlin, Germany - January 3, 2022 - The Dresden state court has announced that six men will go on trial on January 28, 2022. The six suspects are accused of taking part in a break-in at the Green Vault Museum in Germany on November 25, 2019.
Durban, South Africa - On September 29, 2021, at approximately 2:32 p.m., at least 15 subjects were involved in a jewelry store robbery. The subjects shot and critically injured a security officer in the parking lot after the robbery.
Surat, India - On August 17, 2021, the Times of India published a report on a racket that provided Gemological Institute of America's (GIA's) original certificates for lower quality diamonds. Click within to read the article.
Paris, France - On July 27, 2021, an armed subject robbed a high-end jewelry store of 2 to 3 million euros ($2.3 to $3.5 million). Click within to learn more.
London, England - On July 20, 2021, prosecutors accused 60-year-old Lulu Lakatos of posing as a gem expert who purportedly sought to value seven diamonds on behalf of wealthy Russian buyers in March 2016.
Venice, Italy - On June 14, 2021, 8 people were arrested for attempting to commit a robbery at a jewelry store in 2017. Click within to view footage of the attempted robbery.
