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Crime
Madurai Police Arrest YouTuber in Rs 15-Crore Tanishq Heist; Main Accused Still at Large
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 02:37 AM
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A YouTuber has been taken into custody by Madurai police in connection with a Rs 15‑crore Tanishq jewelry heist. The prime accused remains at large.
Madurai police arrested a popular YouTuber on Thursday after a sting operation that uncovered a Rs 15‑crore theft from a Tanishq jewelry store. The arrest came after investigators traced the suspect’s involvement in the planning and execution of the heist, which saw a large inventory of high‑value jewelry stolen from the showroom. While the YouTuber has been booked under the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act, the prime accused—identified as a senior accomplice—has not been located and remains at large. Police have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the missing suspect. The case is under the jurisdiction of the Madurai Crime Branch.