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Crime
Madurai Influencer Arrested for Jewelry Heist, Planned it After Showroom Visits
✍️ NDTV
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 04:56 AM
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An influencer in Madurai has been arrested for allegedly planning and executing a gold heist from a jewelry showroom. Police say she visited the store multiple times to study its layout.
A Madurai influencer, Nishanth, has been arrested for her alleged involvement in the recent theft of 10.5 kilograms of gold from a local jewelry showroom. According to a senior Madurai City Police officer speaking to NDTV, Nishanth meticulously planned the heist after visiting the showroom multiple times. She used this prior knowledge to navigate the store and successfully steal the gold. The police are currently investigating the case further to determine if anyone else was involved in the heist.