Auckland Thief Swallows $20,000 Diamond-Encrusted Faberge Egg: Police Await Natural Recovery

Dec 04, 2025 02:14 pm CST

A 32-year-old thief in Auckland, New Zealand has been arrested after stealing and swallowing a $20,000 diamond-encrusted Faberge egg pendant inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy." Police have assigned an officer to monitor the suspect while waiting for the luxury item, featuring an 18k gold lattice with sapphires, diamonds, and a golden octopus inside, to naturally pass through his digestive system.