The Antwerp diamond heist, dubbed the "heist of the century", was the largest ever diamond heist and one of the largest robberies in history. Thieves stole loose diamonds, gold, silver and other types of jewelry valued at more than $100 million.
1. The Central Bank of Iraq Robbery – $920 million. Baghdad holds the infamous record for the largest bank heist in history. The mastermind was none other than Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
One of the most famous unsolved robberies of all time, dubbed the Antwerp Diamond Heist, saw a criminal gang infiltrate one of the world's most secure vaults. The gang of Italian criminals known as 'the School of Turin' made off with £90million worth of loose diamonds, gold and silver in Belgium Diamond Centre in 2003.
Antwerp, Belgium, February 2003
Once inside, burglars spent four to five hours relieving some 100 safe deposit boxes of their contents, ultimately absconding with an astounding $100 million worth of diamonds, gems and cash (valued in 2023 at roughly $159 million).
Currently, some of the most dangerous countries in the world according to the GPI include Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Somalia, all of which are facing ongoing conflicts and high levels of violence.
The Hope Diamond
The 45.52-carat saturated blue diamond (about the size of a walnut) changed hands on numerous occasions, was stolen several times, and disappeared for decades before it was eventually found, recut, and reshaped. Throughout its history, it famously wreaked havoc on many of its unfortunate owners.
The short answer? No, the plots are totally fictional. However, there are important aspects of the show that are rooted in history, art, and philosophy. From season 1 on, the robbers have disguised themselves with masks that resemble Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, who famously sported an exaggerated mustache.
The 2006 Securitas depot robbery in Tonbridge, England, was the UK's largest cash heist. It began with a kidnapping on the evening of 21 February 2006 and ended in the early hours of 22 February, when seven criminals stole almost £53 million.
The police have new measures at their disposal to catch bank robbers, such as well-armed SWAT teams. Forensic identification techniques have also improved greatly; should a bank robber fire a gun, the police can trace the bullet to the exact firearm using ballistic fingerprinting.
Every year, bank robbers steal millions of dollars from banks, credit unions, armored car companies, and related businesses. In some cases, these criminals have weapons, and may threaten—and even harm—employees and customers.
One of the most famous unsolved robberies of all time, dubbed the Antwerp Diamond Heist, saw a criminal gang infiltrate one of the world's most secure vaults. The gang of Italian criminals known as 'the School of Turin' made off with £90million worth of loose diamonds, gold and silver in Belgium Diamond Centre in 2003.
The Pierre hotel robbery was a January 2, 1972 robbery at The Pierre in New York City. The robbery netted $3 million (worth $27 million today), and was organized by Samuel Nalo; Robert "Bobby" Comfort, an associate of the Rochester Crime Family; and Christie "the Tic" Furnari, an associate of the Lucchese Crime Family.
The 2005 Banco Central burglary in Fortaleza, Brazil, was once recognized by Guinness Book of World Records as the world's greatest bank robbery. To pull it off, a 25-member gang set up a fake landscaping business. They spent three months digging a 256-foot tunnel that led up through the bank's vault floor.
The United California Bank Heist
The robbers, who flew in from Ohio, made off with an estimated $12 million—making it the largest U.S. bank heist at the time. Rumor had it that the $30 million had actually been a bribe from Jimmy Hoffa, former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Money Heist (Spanish: La casa de papel, [la ˈkasa ðe paˈpel], lit. 'The House of Paper') is a Spanish heist crime drama television series created by Álex Pina.
Tokyo (Silene Oliveira) is a fictional character in the Netflix series Money Heist, portrayed by Úrsula Corberó. The de facto protagonist of the series, she is the unreliable narrator and a runaway robber who is scouted by the Professor to participate in his heists.
The British Royal Crown is the owner of the most costly diamond in the world. The Kohinoor gem is currently on exhibit as the main diamond of the Queen Mother's Crown at the HM Tower of London.
Russia and the Botswana hold the world's largest diamond reserves, totaling 600 million carats and 300 million carats, respectively, as of 2022. Based on production volume, Russia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are.
Red diamonds are the rarest of the colored diamonds, with only 20-30 existing in the entire world. They get their beautiful red color from a rare process during their formation, which changes the crystal structure of the diamond and causes light to pass through it differently than colorless diamonds.
Australia is ranked third highest of the fourteen countries in terms of overall victimisation, behind the other two non-European countries, the USA and Canada. In assaults involving force, sexual incidents, burglary and motor vehicle thefts, Australia ranked highest of all countries surveyed.
2023 rankings
In the 2023 index, Switzerland is ranked most free overall, while North Korea is last. Bahrain was ranked most conservative, while Argentina was ranked most progressive.
According to the GPI 2021 report, Iceland was ranked the safest country in the world for the 13th consecutive year, followed by New Zealand, Ireland, Austria, and Denmark. The GPI takes into account 23 indicators that are grouped under three domains: ongoing conflict, safety and security, and militarization.