<h1>Special court allows release of Rs 66.33 crore properties of fugitive diamantaire for bank auction to recover fraud dues</h1> A special court permitted the release of properties worth Rs 66.33 crore belonging to a fugitive diamantaire and his sister, previously attached by the Enforcement Directorate in a bank fraud case. The court approved the bank's application to sell or auction these properties to recover dues from the multi-crore fraud. Properties include jewelry, watches, cash from the accused's residence, and a flat. The banking consortium claims losses exceeding Rs 8,526 crore from the fraud, while total attached properties are valued at approximately Rs 2,324.97 crore. The primary accused remains absconding overseas.