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Fabergé pendant recovered from man who ate it

Rob Beschizza
Dec 05, 2025
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A miniature Fabergé egg following its recovery. Photo: New Zealand Police

An accused thief held in custody since swallowing a valuable Fabergé pendant has, after six days, returned the miniature treasure. His bowels yielded the James Bond-themed “Octopussy” egg, inlaid with diamonds and opening to reveal a gold octopus; the New Zealand man still faces ch…

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