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Crime
Domestic Cook Arrested for Alleged Rs 71.45 Lakh Theft from Kandivli Home
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
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A domestic worker in Mumbai was taken into custody after police allege he stole valuables worth approximately Rs 71.45 lakh from a residence in Kandivli.
Mumbai police announced the arrest of a domestic cook suspected of stealing valuables estimated at Rs 71.45 lakh from a private residence in the Kandivli suburb. The suspect was apprehended after investigators linked him to the missing items reported by the homeowners.
According to the police, the alleged theft involved jewellery, cash and other high‑value possessions. The investigation revealed that the cook had regular access to the household, which enabled the purported removal of the assets without immediate detection.
Authorities have seized the suspect and are conducting a detailed inventory of the reported losses. The case is being forwarded to the crime branch for further inquiry, and the police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The incident underscores growing concerns over security in domestic employment settings, prompting calls for stricter background checks and monitoring.
According to the police, the alleged theft involved jewellery, cash and other high‑value possessions. The investigation revealed that the cook had regular access to the household, which enabled the purported removal of the assets without immediate detection.
Authorities have seized the suspect and are conducting a detailed inventory of the reported losses. The case is being forwarded to the crime branch for further inquiry, and the police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The incident underscores growing concerns over security in domestic employment settings, prompting calls for stricter background checks and monitoring.