Man Jailed for Theft of Multi-Million Dollar Faberge Egg

Enzo Conticello, 29, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after pleading guilty to theft and fraud charges. The conviction follows the theft of a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch, with an estimated value of at least $2.8 million (2 million pounds), from a London pub.

Enzo Conticello, 29, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after pleading guilty to theft and fraud charges.

London Pub Incident

The incident occurred in November 2024 at the Dog and Duck pub in Soho, central London. The stolen Givenchy handbag, valued at 1,600 pounds, also contained a laptop, wallet, AirPods, and bank cards. The Faberge egg and watch were part of a display for the Craft Irish Whiskey Company, the employer of the victim.

Suspect's Motive and Defense

Conticello, also known as Hakin Boudjenoune, used the stolen bank cards for attempted purchases shortly after the theft. The court determined that he acted opportunistically and was unaware of the extreme value of the items inside the bag. His defense cited homelessness and cocaine addiction, noting he later exchanged the stolen items for drugs.

The court determined that Conticello acted opportunistically and was unaware of the extreme value of the items inside the bag.

Unrecovered Valuables

As of the sentencing, the Faberge egg and watch have not been recovered. These items were components of a limited series of seven bespoke "Emerald Isle" sets produced by the Craft Irish Whiskey Company, with individual sets previously selling for $2 million to $3 million.

Sentencing Details

Conticello will serve half of his sentence in jail before being released under license.