‘Millionaire’ domestic worker arrested in Karachi's DHA

Police arrested “millionaire” domestic worker in Karachi’s upscale Defence area, recovering a large quantity of gold and cash allegedly stolen from his employer over the years.

According to a statement issued by the District South Police spokesperson, the Sahil Police apprehended a domestic worker identified as Wajid Ali on a complaint lodged by his employer. The police recovered several gold biscuits and Rs227,000 in cash from his possession.

The suspect, who had been working at the same residence for the past eight years, confessed during the initial investigation that he had been stealing money and valuables from his employer’s home for several years. Police said he had taken cash, gold, US dollars, and other valuable items from cupboards and safes on multiple occasions.

Investigators revealed that Wajid also transferred large sums through ATMs and cheques, amounting to millions of rupees. Acting on his information, police recovered two 5-tola gold biscuits, two 2-tola biscuits, seven 1-tola biscuits, and Rs227,000 in cash.

The spokesperson added that the suspect disclosed he had purchased properties and vehicles using the stolen money and had transferred large amounts to other bank accounts. The Sahil Police registered a case and handed the suspect over to the Investigation Police, which is now examining his bank records, assets, and financial transactions.

This incident follows a similar case a few months ago, when Clifton Investigation Police arrested a “millionaire” domestic worker named Shehnaz, who was found living a lavish lifestyle and owned cars, motorcycles, apartments, and shops.

Police officials said further investigations are under way to determine the total value of assets acquired through the stolen funds.