Noida: Phase-2 Kotwali Police on Tuesday arrested a worker and his two friends from near NSEZ on the information of an informer who had absconded with about two kilograms of gold from the factory.

Additional DCP Central Noida Hriday Katheria said that Pradeep Dubey of Greater Noida had complained that a factory named Bera Enterprises located in NSEZ manufactures gold. It is exported from the factory.

Three police teams were deployed

Between 1 and 2 August, 1950.620 grams of 14 CT gold was given to Devendra Kumar, an employee working in the company, to make a chain, but he absconded with the gold from the factory on the morning of 3 August. A case was registered on the complaint.

Devendra was working in the factory for two and a half years

Devendra had been working in the factory for about two and a half years. The factory manager and others had faith in him. This was the reason that after receiving an order from Turkey to make a gold chain, the factory manager gave two kilograms of gold to the accused and gave him 1950.620 grams and 14 ct of gold.

The accused had also made some gold chains, but his intentions got spoilt. Then he told his friend Harish that he had about two kilograms of gold. If he helps, then both of them will sell the stolen gold and open a hotel in Meerut with the money received from it.

About 800 grams of gold was sold in Delhi

This is the reason why the accused deceived the security personnel and escaped with the gold from the factory. The accused first went to Agra with the gold. Then he reached Delhi to sell the gold along with Vinay and Harish, who are part of the gang. The accused sold about 800 grams of gold in Delhi.

The place where the accused sold the gold is being investigated. The trader who bought the gold will soon be questioned. The accused have spent the money they got by selling the gold at different places. The money spent will be recovered after getting information about it.

lapse in security

Investigation has revealed that there has been a security lapse near NSEZ. Because there is no export duty on goods and products exported from the factory located in NSEZ. In such a situation, the accused easily taking out about two kilograms of gold shows a lapse in security. Harish, who is a part of the gang, has previously gone to jail on charges of fraud.

what is 14 ct gold

14 CT or 14K gold is a type of gold that contains 58.3 percent pure gold and the remaining 41.7 percent is other metals, such as copper, silver, or zinc. It is also called 14 karat.

14ct gold is commonly used in jewellery making as it is stronger and more durable than 24ct pure gold. Pure gold (24ct) is very soft and hence it is alloyed with other metals to make it more durable

Three police teams were deployed to uncover the incident. The police team was continuously raiding different locations in Agra, Meerut and Delhi. The accused were arrested on Tuesday based on electronic surveillance and information from informers.