These Expensive Jewelry Heists Will Make You Lose All Hope In Security Systems

2007 ABN Amro Bank – $28M

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This heist is something that was most likely derived from a movie plot. A sweet, unsuspecting old man with the fake name of Carlos Hector started to visit the ABN Amro bank in Antwerp’s diamond district. After becoming close friends with the bank staff by giving them luxurious gifts and chocolate, the plan sprung into action.

“Carols Hector” soon found himself with a key to the bank’s vaults, proving trust is everything. He helped himself by emptying five boxes of uncut diamonds.