Blue Diamond Affair
Blue Diamond Affair: The mystery of the stolen Saudi jewels Image copyright PANUMAS SANGUANWONG/BBC THAI Image caption In 1989, Kriangkrai Techamong stole $20m of jewels and gems from his boss, a Saudi prince The theft of precious jewels from a Saudi palace in 1989 set off a chain of killings and a diplomatic crisis that continues to this day. Now, in a rare interview, the man behind the theft tells his story. The Saudi prince and his wife were away on holiday for three months, and the thief knew this was the time to strike. Kriangkrai Techamong was running a significant risk. Stealing could be punished with amputation in Saudi Arabia, but Kriangkrai's was no ordinary theft - he had his eye on dozens of precious gems and jewels owned by his employer Prince Faisal, the eldest son of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. As a cleaner, Kriangkrai had come to know every corner of Prince Faisal's palace. And he had learned that three of the four safes containing the prince's...
