Million Dollar Diamond Stolen
Million Dollar Diamond Stolen – George Georgiou, of Northcote, dressed in a black T-shirt and of slim build, did not apply for bail and was not granted bail in a brief hearing.
He is alleged to have fled to Thailand’s seaside resort of Pattaya after the brazen robbery.
The court heard Georgiou has spent the last eight months in a Thai prison before being extradited to Victoria.
He is charged with stealing a 9.1 carat diamond set on a silver ring “being the property of Hardy Brothers Jeweller and valued at $1 million”.
He is also charged with destroying the front window of the jewellers, which is valued at $5000.
Police allegedly discovered a mini sledgehammer which they believe was used to smash the window of the Collins Street store during the theft.
Georgiou was arrested in Pattaya in October 2009 following a request from the Australian Attorney-General’s department.
The ring has been described as a stunning handcrafted 9 carat round cut solitaire “made by God”.
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