A brazen heist took place in the Sparkasse Bank in Gelsenkirchen, a western German city, during the Christmas season. According to reports, the thieves made off with approximately €3 million, leaving investigators to piece together how they managed to breach the bank’s vault and evade detection.
The heist bears resemblance to the 2001 film “Ocean’s Eleven,” with the thieves using a large drill to create a hole in the vault and making off with over 3,000 safe deposit boxes. The incident has raised concerns about the security measures in place at the bank and has sparked an investigation.
Preliminary reports suggest that the thieves may have used a parking garage to gain access to the bank and then drilled into the vault. The incident has left law enforcement officials scrambling to determine the extent of the heist and the identities of those involved.
This is not the only high-profile heist that has taken place recently. Earlier this month, thieves struck the Louvre Museum in Paris, making off with valuable artifacts in a daring heist that lasted just seven minutes. The incident has raised questions about the security measures in place at the museum and has sparked an investigation.
In other news, a 26-year-old employee of the Indian pharmaceutical company Biocon was found dead in his office in Bangalore. The incident has sparked concerns about the working conditions and safety measures in place at the company.
Meanwhile, the government of India has been facing criticism for its handling of the Pulwama attack and the subsequent security measures in place. The opposition has called for the resignation of the Home Minister, Amit Shah, over the government’s handling of the situation.
In other regional news, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, will lead a Pakistani delegation to pay respects to the late Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Khadija Zia. The Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has warned of a strong response to any potential US aggression.
In economic news, the United Arab Emirates has announced the withdrawal of its counter-terrorism units from Yemen. The country has also experienced severe weather conditions, with heavy rainfall reported in several northern regions.
In sports news, former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 44-year-old played 67 test matches and 208 One-Day Internationals for Australia.
Finally, Pakistani social media influencer Mishal Khan has spoken out against men who engage in extramarital affairs, releasing a video message condemning such behavior.
