Fabergé Egg Locket Recovered After Suspect Swallowed It to Evade Arrest

New Zealand police have confirmed they have successfully recovered a high-value Fabergé egg-shaped locket adorned with diamonds and sapphires from the stomach of a 32-year-old suspect who attempted to swallow it to conceal evidence.

Authorities stated that the locket, valued at NZ$33,585 (approximately 617,000 baht), was naturally expelled from the suspect's body without requiring any medical treatment.

The incident occurred last week when police raided a suspect inside Partridge Jewellers in central Auckland just minutes after he was accused of swallowing the expensive piece of jewelry.

According to the jeweler’s website, the suspect swallowed an egg-shaped locket decorated with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires, which opens to reveal an 18-carat gold octopus inside.

This jewelry piece was inspired by the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy, whose plot involves the theft of a luxurious Fabergé egg. Fabergé is a world-renowned jewelry brand founded in Russia over two centuries ago, famous for its rare and valuable gem- and precious metal-encrusted eggs.

Police previously reported that the suspect underwent medical evaluation, and authorities needed to closely monitor his condition until he naturally passed the locket.

Radio NZ reported that after the locket was recovered, it would be returned to Fabergé as per procedure. Besides the theft of this locket, the suspect also faces additional charges including stealing an iPad and pet supplies. He is scheduled to appear in court again on 8 December.

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