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Crime
Banswara Servant Arrested After Stealing 10 Lakh Worth Jewelry to Pay Gaming Debt
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM
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A domestic servant in Banswara was taken into custody after stealing jewelry worth ₹10 lakh from his employer’s home to settle a ₹5‑6 lakh gaming debt.
Banswara, Rajasthan – a domestic servant was arrested by local police after stealing jewelry worth about ₹10 lakh from his employer's residence to pay off a debt of ₹5-6 lakh incurred through online gaming.
According to police statements, the servant had been playing online games for months, accumulating a large debt that he could not repay. To meet the outstanding amount, he decided to loot the employer’s jewelry collection.
The stolen items were recovered from the suspect’s possession, and he is now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and robbery. The case has drawn attention to the growing problem of online gaming addiction in rural areas.
The employer has expressed shock and is cooperating with authorities. The police have urged the public to be vigilant about gaming debts and to report suspicious activities.
According to police statements, the servant had been playing online games for months, accumulating a large debt that he could not repay. To meet the outstanding amount, he decided to loot the employer’s jewelry collection.
The stolen items were recovered from the suspect’s possession, and he is now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft and robbery. The case has drawn attention to the growing problem of online gaming addiction in rural areas.
The employer has expressed shock and is cooperating with authorities. The police have urged the public to be vigilant about gaming debts and to report suspicious activities.