news Scmp World 2026-08-10

Former jewelry manager admits to stealing $1.4 million in diamonds for gambling

A 63-year-old procurement manager in Hong Kong pleaded guilty to a six-year theft scheme involving diamonds stolen to fund a gambling addiction.

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