A gold necklace worth about ₹12 lakh is reported stolen at Chennai airport in an incident involving a person impersonating a Customs officer, according to multiple reports. The Times of India describes the thief as a “Customs officer” who takes the jewellery at the airport. The Hindu reports that the suspect flees with the gold necklace after posing as a Customs official. Officials cited by The Hindu state that no Customs officer intercepted or seized any jewellery from the passengers, indicating the impersonation led to the theft rather than any legitimate Customs action. The reports align on the location (Chennai airport), the nature of the item taken (a gold necklace), and the approximate value (₹12 lakh). Both accounts treat the matter as a theft linked to deception, with airport officials clarifying that Customs procedures were not involved in seizing the jewellery.