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Indian tourist jailed for stealing $150,000 diamond in Singapore
By Trong MinhMon 7/20/2026, 03:00 am (PT)
An Indian tourist was sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks in jail after allegedly stealing a diamond worth S$200,000 (US$154,000) from a jewellery store in Singapore's Chinatown.
Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai, 41, who was arrested last month while attempting to leave Singapore through Changi Airport, pleaded guilty to one count of theft on July 17, according to The Straits Times.
According to court proceedings, he and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, 30, entered the store on June 19 and requested to view the gemstone.
Mangroliya allegedly instructed his partner to carry out the swap, and Serasiya then spat out the counterfeit diamond and exchanged it for the genuine gem, Channel News Asia reported.
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[td]A diamond recovered from two suspected thefts at Changi Airport Terminal 3, June 2026. Photo courtesy of Singapore Police Force[/td]Serasiya concealed the real stone in his mouth. However his actions were captured on closed-circuit television cameras. The case against Serasiya is scheduled to be heard July 24.
Court documents did not reveal how the pair became aware of the precious stone, but they had a counterfeit diamond made in India that matched the original stone's specifications and serial number.
Police previously said they entered Singapore with tourists social visit passes.
For theft, an offender can be jailed for up to seven years and fined under Singapore's law.
According to court proceedings, he and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, 30, entered the store on June 19 and requested to view the gemstone.
Mangroliya allegedly instructed his partner to carry out the swap, and Serasiya then spat out the counterfeit diamond and exchanged it for the genuine gem, Channel News Asia reported.
Court documents did not reveal how the pair became aware of the precious stone, but they had a counterfeit diamond made in India that matched the original stone's specifications and serial number.
Police previously said they entered Singapore with tourists social visit passes.
For theft, an offender can be jailed for up to seven years and fined under Singapore's law.

