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Crime
Domestic Worker Arrested for ₹10 Lakh Jewelry Theft to Repay Gaming Debt in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:45 PM
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A household servant in Rajasthan was arrested after stealing jewelry worth ₹10 lakh from his employer’s residence to settle a ₹5‑6 lakh debt incurred from online gaming.
Police in Rajasthan detained a domestic worker after he allegedly stole jewelry valued at around ₹10 lakh from his employer's home. The theft was reportedly motivated by the servant's need to clear a gambling-related liability of approximately ₹5‑6 lakh, which he had accumulated through online gaming.
According to the investigating officers, the employee had been working as a household help for several months before the incident. Financial pressure from the gaming debt allegedly drove him to target high‑value ornaments kept at the residence.
The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the missing items were reported, and a formal FIR has been lodged. The case is now under investigation for theft and potential violations of the Information Technology Act related to online gambling.
Authorities have warned that addiction to digital games can lead to severe financial distress and criminal behavior, urging families to monitor online activities and seek help when needed.
According to the investigating officers, the employee had been working as a household help for several months before the incident. Financial pressure from the gaming debt allegedly drove him to target high‑value ornaments kept at the residence.
The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the missing items were reported, and a formal FIR has been lodged. The case is now under investigation for theft and potential violations of the Information Technology Act related to online gambling.
Authorities have warned that addiction to digital games can lead to severe financial distress and criminal behavior, urging families to monitor online activities and seek help when needed.