Largest Bank Robbery in Costa Rican History: $6.1 Million Stolen from National Bank

Investigation Underway After 3.3 Billion Colons Vanish

San Jose, Costa Rica - In a shocking and unprecedented incident, authorities are investigating the theft of approximately $6.1 million (3.3 billion colons) from Costa Rica’s national bank, Banco Nacional. This marks the largest bank robbery in the country’s history.

How it Happened

The missing funds were first noticed three weeks ago, but it is believed that the heist must have taken place earlier, possibly as far back as August. The investigation has centered on five employees who worked in the area of the bank responsible for handling currency:

• Two supervisors
• A technician
• A guard
• An accountant

Suspicious Employees Identified

All five individuals have been suspended with pay pending further inquiry, but no arrests have been made thus far. The bank had initially investigated the theft privately before bringing an official complaint to national prosecutors after details of the robbery leaked to the press.

Lack of Information on Modus Operandi

Despite the significance of the heist, authorities have yet to release any information on how the thieves managed to carry out the crime. As the state-owned Banco Nacional is Costa Rica’s largest financial institution, the incident has sent shockwaves through the nation’s banking sector.

This unprecedented robbery highlights the need for increased security measures and vigilance in the banking industry. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how the authorities will recover the stolen funds and bring those responsible to justice.