A man was arrested here and appeared in court on Wednesday over charges that he sold hundreds of golden Buddha statues and ingots which were actually made from copper, police said.
New South Wales (NSW) police arrested the man after a woman who had purchased statues from him discovered they were only gold-painted ones made from copper when she had them valued, Xinhua reported.
She complained to police, who were able to track down the man, 35, to an inner city apartment, NSW police announced on Wednesday.
During their search, police seized eight Buddha statues and 100 replica gold ingots, all made from fake gold. Also recovered were five mobile phones, cash in various currencies and photocopies of allegedly false passport identities.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app