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Jewelry Reels Backfire: Thieves Steal 1 Crore Gold from Social Media Influencer
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News18•25-09-2026, 23:45
Jewelry Reels Backfire: Thieves Steal 1 Crore Gold from Social Media Influencer
- •Madhumita, a social media influencer from Kanyakumari, regularly posted videos showcasing her monthly jewelry purchases.
- •Her videos openly displayed her extensive gold collection, including details about specific pieces, which alerted thieves to her wealth.
- •While Madhumita was out shopping, thieves broke into her home in VIP Garden, Dhammadhu Konam, and stole 118 sovereigns of gold jewelry and cash.
- •The total value of the stolen jewelry and cash is estimated to be around 1 crore rupees.
- •Rajakamangalam Police have registered a case and are investigating, using CCTV footage and mobile records to track the culprits.
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Thieves targeted Madhumita's house after watching her social media reels and videos, where she frequently displayed her gold jewelry, showed where she kept it, and encouraged fans to buy gold.
The thieves stole approximately 118 to 120 sovereigns of gold jewelry, along with some cash from the cupboard, totaling around 1 crore rupees in value.
The Rajakamangalam Police Station registered a complaint and launched an investigation into the incident, utilizing CCTV footage and mobile records with the help of a special team.
