Woman arrested for allegedly stealing mother-in-law's gold to buy iPhone

Authorities in Nagpur have launched an investigation into allegations that a daughter-in-law stole her mother-in-law's gold ornaments and sold them to finance the purchase of an iPhone. The incident occurred in the Shantinagar area of the city, where the accused is believed to have taken approximately 53 grams of gold jewellery from her mother-in-law's residence.

The theft came to light when the mother-in-law noticed the missing jewellery and filed a complaint with local police. Upon investigation, authorities traced the stolen gold to a jeweler who had purchased the ornaments from the accused. Police have since registered a formal case in connection with the matter.

According to preliminary findings, the accused woman sold the stolen gold and used the proceeds to purchase an iPhone. The case highlights a growing trend of younger family members engaging in theft to finance the purchase of high-end consumer electronics.

The investigation is ongoing, with police examining all available evidence and witness statements. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to theft and receiving stolen property.