A Brazilian man, Ravi Gama De Sa Ravi, allegedly stole two wristwatches worth over Rs 3.3 lakh from a duty-free store at Kempegowda International Airport. He concealed the theft while making a legitimate purchase, then fled to Brazil. The store discovered the theft later through CCTV footage. Authorities plan to act if he returns to Bengaluru.
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