Costa Rica’s Largest Bank Robbery: 5 Employees Under Investigation

The Heist

San Jose, Costa Rica - In a shocking turn of events, Costa Rican authorities have launched an investigation into the largest bank robbery in the country’s history. Approximately $6.1 million went missing from the national bank, Banco Nacional.

The Details of the Case

• The theft was discovered three weeks ago, but it is believed that the heist took place as far back as August or earlier.
• The investigation was initially handled privately by the bank, but after details of the case were leaked to the press, national prosecutors took up the case and the bank filed an official complaint.

The Suspects

Five employees of the bank are currently under investigation, including:

• Two area supervisors
• A technician
• A guard
• An accountant who all worked in the currency-handling department

The Investigation

All five suspects have been suspended with pay while authorities look into their involvement in the theft. Officials from the state-owned Banco Nacional, Costa Rica’s largest financial institution, are cooperating fully with the investigation.

The Consequences

As the probe continues, investigators will be looking for any clues that may lead them to the perpetrators and help recover the stolen funds. The case has sent a message of alarm throughout the country, highlighting the need for increased security measures at banks and other institutions. The outcome of the investigation remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the theft of $6.1 million from Banco Nacional will have far-reaching consequences for those involved.