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Storming The Fortress | The Story of Brazil’s Most Brazen Bank Heist
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Want to listen ad-free? Try it FREE for 7 days here: patreon.com/Crimehub In August 2005, a group of over twenty thieves pulled off one of the largest bank heists in history, tunneling into the Central Bank of Brazil in Fortaleza and stealing $70 million without triggering any alarms. The sophisticated plan, which took three months to execute, involved a fake landscaping business as a cover for digging the tunnel. Despite their success, most of the robbers were eventually caught or killed, with only a fraction of the stolen money ever recovered. The heist, now infamous, left the thieves' lives in ruins, with many regretting their involvement. Huge thanks to our Sponsors: June's Journey: Download June's Journey on Apple iOS or Android today. Paramount: Be sure to check out “Murder in the Orange Grove: The Troubled Case Against Crosley Green” wherever you get your podcasts.  Shopify: Go to shopify.com/crimehub to take your retail business to the next level today. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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