New Zealand crime
Man Swallows $19,000 James Bond Faberge Egg: Police Monitor Recovery in Unusual Jewelry Theft Case
Dec 04, 2025 11:43 pm CST
A 32-year-old New Zealand man faces theft charges after swallowing a $19,000 limited-edition Faberge egg pendant inspired by James Bond's Octopussy at a jewelry store. Police are monitoring him while awaiting the natural recovery of the diamond-encrusted gold piece, which is one of only 50 worldwide. The case highlights an unusual but not unprecedented tactic in high-value jewelry thefts.
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.