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Arsenal travelled to Bournemouth as they returned to Premier League duties on Sunday afternoon. Here is the full recap, all the highlights and analysis of the 2-1 loss.
Arsenal are a mess. Arsene Wenger is the manager of that mess. No long-term security. No investment. No on-pitch tactics. No strategy. No plan. No thinking, No logic. No composure. No intelligence. No ability to manage games. No ability to defend properly. They represent a Sunday League club. That’s what Arsenal remind me of. And Sunday afternoon’s 2-1 loss to Bournemouth was the perfect showing
The first half was a bitty but busy affair. Snappy challenges; enthused running. That was the name of the game. Unfortunately, though, there was a painful lack of quality from either side. Possession swapped hands frequently, with neither side able to protect the ball in midfield, and with a litter of misplaced passes, pressured errors and a general inability to string together neat and tidy play, there was no pattern or fluency to the game.
Arsenal certainly had the better of the half. 58.3% possession at half-time was emblematic of that. But Bournemouth were not without their own chances. Adam Smith angled a shot wide of the near post early on, before the Cherries enjoyed a prosperous spell to close out the 45 minutes, with Ryan Fraser firing over the crossbar and seeing a shout for a penalty on an Alex Iwobi handball harshly turned down by Kevin Friend. There were also some moments of nervousness seeping into the Arsenal back three. All of Calum Chambers, Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding sliced clearances into the stands, stressed by the vibrant pressing of the Bournemouth attackers that Eddie Howe was insistent on implementing. But despite the growing periods of panic, Cech had to make just the one save all half.

At the other end, Arsenal created several decent chances. Ainsley Maitland-Niles, twisting and turning his way into a yard of space on the angle of the penalty area clipped the crossbar after some neat work from Alexandre Lacazette; Alex Iwobi saw a few long-range efforts well saved by Asmir Begovic, especially considering the deflection they took along the way; Shkodran Mustafi made his presence known from corners with a dart across the near post, attempting to flick a header towards the goal; and Danny Welbeck squandered the best opportunity, just failing, on the stretch, to steer Lacazette’s through pass past the onrushing Asmir Begovic.

But for the most part, this was a game that lacked quality and creativity in possession. Neither side could engineer the openings necessary; both sides looked devoid of ideas and ingenuity. The only player who did prove his ability was Jack Wilshere. He was wonderful throughout the first half, exuding a calmness that elevated his performance above everyone around him. But there is only so much one midfielder can do. Arsenal needed a spark. The game needed a spark.

Thankfully, it got one. Wilshere received a pass in the middle of the park. He was under instantaneous pressure. But, as he had all game, he controlled the ball, turned, and played a simple pass away. It was not a seemingly significant or special piece of play, but it would result in the opening goal. In the same move, Alex Iwobi would slide a lovely pass inside Charlie Daniels, stretching the pace of Hector Bellerin, whom Daniels had had great struggles with throughout. Bellerin scampered onto the ball, surveyed his options with Alexandre Lacazette and Danny Welbeck in support, before going it alone: a low, across-the-goal effort that deflected off the left hand of Asmir Begovic before bounding into the goal. For however scrappy the finish was, the move was beautiful; for however frustrated Begovic was as he turned to see the ball droop over the goal line, Arsenal were acutely aware of its importance.

The spark, from an Arsenal perspective, did not last long. Bournemouth, slowly, grew into the game, showing signs that they could haul their way back into the match. Ryan Fraser fired a shot straight at Petr Cech, before Jordan Ibe jinked his way past Rob Holding but was unable to get the necessary power behind his effort, which rolled into the welcome arms of the Arsenal goalkeeper.

They were the warning signs. The real danger was quick to follow. Bournemouth’s first goal came through the speed, accuracy and ruthlessness of Ryan Fraser and Calum Wilson. The Arsenal defence all followed the ball — yes, that is schoolboy defending. Fraser got in behind down the right flank. He then curled a lovely cross into the box, bent behind Calum Chambers and Hector Bellerin, and teasing Petr Cech to come and collect. Cech accepted the tease; Wilson accepted the goal, prodding home after his big toe helped him get to the ball first.

The second didn’t take much longer. Just after Wenger shifted to a back-four, Arsenal’s defensive structure disintegrated, not that it was ever that integrated. Rob Holding tried to play offside; Shkodran Mustafi failed to mark; Granit Xhaka went wandering, utterly unaware of the danger. Those three factors combined for a very sloppy goal. After Calum Wilson’s chest and touch fell to Jordan Ibe, there was only one way this was ending: a thumped finish straight down the throat of Petr Cech — it’s difficult to blame Cech given the pace and the proximity of the shot. The goal was soft. It was emblematic of the Gunners’ vulnerabilities. It tells the whole story. It damns the club, the manager, the players. It is downright unacceptable.

Arsenal pushed for the equaliser. Wenger threw on Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott. Alexandre Lacazette endeavoured. Jack Wilshere probed. Hector Bellerin ran. But nothing happened. Nothing. This was a terrible performance, terrible result, terrible afternoon, and a terrible representation of all the things that are wrong with this football club.

It is incontestable that IGP Ibrahim Idris, the 16th indigenous Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force is unarguably the most controversial and most on the out there Inspector General of Police ever to occupy this demanding and enviable seat. Since his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, he has shuffled from one avoidable controversy to another, mostly due to his impulsive nature and gross incompetence. Information available to this roving reporter is that IGP Ibrahim Idris’s Homefront is not insulated from this unending baggage of controversy. It is authoritatively gathered that DSP Astha, a subordinate of his, now his wife, who Senator Misau alleged he had an unethical romance with, before eventually getting married to her under clumsy circumstances is holding the IGP to ransom. It was revealed that after the controversial marriage, he caused the resignation of DSP Astha, now Mrs Astha Ibrahim Idris from the Force and pressurized her to abort her pregnancy, the product of their amorous relationship. A decision which she resisted vehemently but later succumbed to. It was gathered that Astha bowed to the pressure by IGP Idris, after he argued that bringing forth such an undesirable child to the world will lay credence to Senator Misau’s allegation that she was already four months pregnant before the nuptial knot was tied. However, DSP Astha’s reluctant acceptance of this ignoble act is not without pre-conditions. The conditions given to IGP Idris are that since he has caused her resignation and abortion, he is to secure her future and ensure that she is financially grounded, while he holds sway as the IGP in an event of any eventuality. He is to abandon his first wife and his official residence and relocate to her house in Maitama for her emotional stability. He is also to maintain limited relationship with his children who expectedly, were opposed to the marriage. In this vein, postings of Squadron Commanders and contracts in the Police are now influenced by DSP Astha. In order to be posted in areas considered lucrative, she collects between One Million Naira to Three Million Naira, from conventional Police Officers, who are desirous of conversion and becoming Mobile Commanders. A case in point is the recent removal and subsequent reversal of some Mobile Commanders in Lagos and some other viable Squadrons. The reversals, it was gathered, were effected after millions of naira exchanged hands between Mrs. Astha Idris and the affected Squadron Commanders, with the exception of one of the Commanders, an Indigene of Adamawa State of Fulani extraction who was unable to meet the Ten Million Naira mark bribe demand. He then sought the intervention of Mrs. Zahra Buhari Indimi, who contacted the IGP and his removal as Squadron Commander from one of the Squadron Commands in Lagos was reversed. Another interesting abuse of office and rubber stamping of corruption by IGP Ibrahim Idris as gathered by this reporter is the so called reorganization of the Police X Squad. The X Squad which is an arm of the Nigeria Police Force was created to fight the menace of corruption, within the Force and the society in general. It was an integral part of the Force Criminal Intelligence and investigation Department, under the supervision of a Deputy Inspector General of Police, but now excised from the FCIID and placed under the direct supervision of IGP Ibrahim Idris. It is gathered that the X Squad is indirectly under the direct control of Mrs. Astha Ibrahim Idris, who influenced the appointment of her erstwhile boyfriend, DCP Ameachi, a former Aide de Camp (ADC) to late Mrs. Stella Obasanjo, as its Commander. Sources from the Force Headquarters revealed that DSP Astha was snatched from the said DCP Ameachi by DIG Habilla (DIG Ops) before she was subsequently snatched by IGP Ibrahim Idris. The X Squad is structured into Zonal Commands at the instance of Astha and provided with brand new operational vehicles, while most of the Divisional headquarters of the Nigeria Police that bear the burden of Policing are left without operational vehicles or at most have rickety and unserviceable vehicles. The brief of the X Squad Commander in this regard is simple; ensure the flow of returns from the Squad to DSP Astha Ibrahim Idris for her ‘financial security’, as agreed with the IGP. Further investigation conducted made startling revelation that, to secure a contract or any other favor from the Police, the person(s) will have to pass through DSP Astha Idris, who is effectively the defacto IGP. On every contract secured through her influence, she makes between five to twenty percent of the total contract sum which is usually paid upfront in cash. Sources close to the first Police family have it that there is no love lost now between him and his first wife, Mrs. Asmau Ndayako Idris, who he suspects is plotting to poison him, since he took DSP Astha as his third wife, after the Liberian-New York based woman, whom he impregnated, while on a UN mission in Liberia, when he was a CSP. The reasons for this domestic instability is IGP Idris’s relocation from his official residence to her (Astha’s residence) somewhere in Maitama, at her prompting. Princess Asmau Ndayako, who had put in so much, including her inheritance, in sustaining the family and footing the bills of their former rented apartment in Garki before his new found economic footing as an IGP, is today an unhappy woman who bore her pains and humiliation in dignified silence but is full of regrets, haven been treated shabbily by a man whom she had prayed fervently for his success, using her royal connection through the late Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Dantoro, said to be very close to President Muhammadu Buhari and the current Etsu Nupe to ensure that he was the candidate of choice to occupy the coveted seat of the Inspector-General Police (IGP), only to realize that her efforts, turned into nightmares threatening the foundation of their marriage and her happiness after his appointment as IGP. She is not alone in this undignified treatment meted by the IGP and DSP Astha, so also are his children. The situation is unbelievably bizarre that DSP Astha has surreptitiously barred the children’s mobile phone numbers from the IGP’s line, thereby preventing them from reaching and talking to their father who has become an absentee father since his marriage to DSP Astha. Princess Asmau Ndayako Idris Esq. reminisces over her ordeal in the hands of IGP Ibrahim Idris and DSP Astha and left everything in the hands of Almighty Allah to take charge. With all these embarrassments coming to the Office of the Inspector General of Police because of Ibrahim Idris’s actions, the question many are asking is why is President Buhari still keeping a man whose actions have brought public odium to a respected institution and as well have ridiculed his avowed fight against corruption? Is IGP Idris above the Nigerian law? Time will tell Ebiowei Dickson writes this investigative reports from Abuja.

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1 Shanghai Maglev, 267.8 mph, China
Shanghai Maglev is the fastest train in the world with a maximum operating speed of 267.8 mph. This service is operated by Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co. Shanghai Maglev runs at Shanghai’s high-speed magnetic levitation line. Maglev is an abbreviation of magnetic levitation – suspension or floating of an object by the magnetic field.

Unlike regular train tracks, Shanghai Maglev has no wheel, and it floats on magnetic field existing between the train and track. This electromagnetic pull offers by the powerful magnates let the train to fly over the track as there is no contact between train and track.

Shanghai maglev could reach its top speed of 267.8 mph from 0 mph in just 4 minutes. The Shanghai’s 18.95-mile long maglev line is the only commercially operated maglev in the world. Siemens and ThyssenKrupp companies built the Shanghai Maglev. The public service of the Shanghai maglev started on 1st January 2004.

It operates between Long Yang Road and Pudong international airport. The Shanghai maglev only takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete the whole journey. The total passenger capacity of the Shanghai maglev train is 574. The train operates between every 15 minutes. It cost US$8 for one ticket and US$16 for VIP ticket to travel in Shanghai maglev

2 Harmony CRH 380A, 236.12 mph, China
China railways Harmony CRH 380A is the second fastest operating train service in the world. In commercial service, this electric, multiple unit trains can achieve a maximum speed of 236.12 mph. But it sets a record speed of 258.58 mph during initial tests. In October 2010, the China railways put CRH 380a trains into regular service between Shangai-Nanjing route.

CRH 380A high-speed trains are manufactured by the CSR Qingdao Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock company. The CRH 380A has low weight Aluminium alloy body and a fish-head like the front car. This unusual design of the train could reduce aerodynamic pressure on running. The bogies of CRH 380A are completely vibration free.

The CRH 380A trains have a capacity to carry 494 passengers at a time. Each passenger will get facilities like the reading lamp, power port, and an electronic display. There is also a VIP sightseeing section near the driver’s cabin. It shows view of the running train. One whole car unit of CRH 380A dedicated for serving food and drinks for passengers

3 AGV Italo, 223.6 mph, Italy
AVG Italo is the fastest running train in Europe. This high-speed train has a maximum operational speed of 223.6 mph. But during initial test, in 2007, AVG train set a record speed of 356.6 mph. French manufacturing company Alstom builds this multiple unit train. In 2008, the Italian company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) ordered 25 AVG trains from Alstom for € 650 million.

The AVG Italo started the service in April 2007. It operates between Rome and Naples. The passengers of AVG Italo trains can travel between these cities (distance – 140 mi) in just an hour.

AVG Italo has great Eco-friendly structure, 98% of its parts are recyclable. AVG Italo has 11 car sets. The seats are divided into three classes – Club, Prima, and Smart. All three classes of AVG Italo offers adjustable leather seats, live television, and free Wi-Fi

4 Siemens Velaro E/AVS 103, 217.4 mph, Spain
Velaro E is the Spanish version of Velaro E high-speed trains developed by German engineering company Siemens. In Spain, Velaro trains are named as AVS 103. The Velaro E operates between Barcelona and Madrid.

Velaro E runs at a maximum speed of 217.4 mph. Velaro E trains can take passengers from Barcelona to Madrid in just 2 hours and 30 minutes. During trials, Velaro E achieved a top speed of 250.84 mph

5 Talgo 350, 217.4 mph, Spain

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Of course, trains can’t fly over oceans like airplanes. But that doesn’t mean trains can’t run as fast as planes. Fortunately, some trains in this modern world are as fast as planes. Followings are 10 fastest trains in the world.
10 THSR 700T, 186.4 mph , Taiwan

THSR 700 T
credit of image : Rsa on Wikimedia Commons



THSR 700T is a series of Taiwanese high-speed multiple unit trains. This service started on 5th January 2007 between Taipei City and Kaohsiung. At the top speed of 186.4 mph, THSR 700T could shorten the journey time between these cities from four and half hours to just 90 minutes.

A 700T train has 12 car sets in total. It features a multi-engine system and 9 out of 12 cars provides power for the train. What it offers are the speed and space.

700T trains are built in Japan by the consortium of three major companies – Kawasaki heavy industries, Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi. The powerful motors in 700T provide an acceleration from 0-186.4 mph in just 15 minutes.

The adoption of European safety requirements also promises enhanced safety features in 700T like bi-directional operation, instability detection system, fire and smoke detectors and station stopping control.

There are thirty 700T trains are operated under Taiwan High-Speed Rail currently each 700T train has a single business class and 11 standard class cars. The business class cabin in 700T can seat 66 passengers, and standard class offers 923 seats. The cars of THSR 700T are soundproof and provide real time travel information.
9 ETR 500 Frecciarossa Train, 186.4 mph, Italy

ETR 500 Frecciarossa Train
credit of image : StuporesMundi on Wikimedia



ETR 500 Frecciarossa is the fastest train service in Italy, operated by Trenitalia company. The Frecciarossa trains have a maximum speed of 186.4 mph. This service runs between Milan-Rome-Naples route and offers 72 connections daily.

Today here are 28 non-stop Frecciarossa trains between Milan and Rome. At the top speed of 186.4 mph, a Frecciarossa will reach Rome from Milan in just 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Frecciarossa train is a modernized version of ETR 500 Italian high-speed train. Frecciarossa trains are built by a consortium of AnsaldoBreda, Bombardier, and Alstom manufacturing companies.

A Frecciarossa train has four main cabins – standard class, premium class, business class and executive class. The cars of Frecciarossa trains are sound proof and offer free Wi-Fi.
8 SNCF TGV Duplex, 198.8 mph, France

SNCF TGV Duplex
credit of image : Sebastian Terfloth on Wikimedia



TGV duplex is the fastest train service in France. This powerful train can touch a maximum speed of 198.8 mph. The SNCF railway company operates this high-speed train service. TGV duplex started the service in December 2011.

It is a double-deck, high-speed train that connects all the main cities in France. It is one of the most comfortable European trains that has a seating capacity of 508.

Alstom manufacturing company builds TGV duplex trains. They used high-quality aluminum for the construction of TGV duplex to reduce weight. TGV duplex has an eco-friendly design and a recyclability rate of 90%. The stiff passenger compartments in the train also ensure the safety in case of the collision.

The TGV duplex train offers three main classes for passengers – standard class, first class and TGV Pro. The standard class features comfortable seats, snack vending machines, and a bar buffet.

In the first class, you will get more comfortable reclining seats, individual reading lights, and sockets for your electrical devices. The TGV Pro class offers extra comfortable and spacious seats, a welcome drink, free Wi-Fi, newspapers, and magazines.
7 Alstom Euroduplex, 198.8 mph, France

Alstom euroduplex train
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Euroduplex trains are the third series of TGV duplex high-speed trains. The Euroduplex train service is operated by the French railway company SNCF. This service connects French, Swiss, German and Luxembourg rail network. This multi-system, double deck rains can travel at a maximum speed of 198.8 mph.

Euroduplex trains started the service in December 2011. This train can transport 1020 passengers at a time. The Alstom railway company designs the Euroduplex trains.

Unlike the previous two generations, the Euroduplex trains are less in weight and have much-improved aerodynamics. It ensures the low power consumption. Euroduplex trains also have real time travel information screen near the door and inside the car set.
6 E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa, 198.8 mph, Japan

E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa
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E5 series Shinkansen Hayabusa is the fastest high-speed train service in Japan today. This train service started on 5th March 2011 and operated by the East Japan railway company. The e5 series train is operated between Tokyo and Aomory. At the top speed of 198.8 mph, E5 series Shinkansen would reach Shin-Aomory station from Tokyo (distance – 444.28 mi) in just 2 hours and 56 minutes.

The front car of the E5 series train has a 15-meter long nose. This design helps to minimize the sound and vibration while the train goes through the tunnels. The design of Hayabusa train is based on Fastech 360S high-speed train developed by the East Japan Railway company. The E5 series Shinkansen has ten cars and a seating capacity of 731.

Each E5 series Shinkansen has three main classes – standard, green and gran class, offers. The standard class offers 658 seats, the green class offers 55 seats, and gran class offers 18 seats. The gran class is the main attraction of Hayabusa train. This premium class offers high-end luxury facilities for you.

In gran class, you can see 18 extra comfortable power-reclining seats with the leather coating. All passengers will get amenities such as eye mask, slippers, and blankets. The staff will also serve soft drinks and food for you.
5 Talgo 350, 217.4 mph, Spain

Spain’s Talgo 350 high-speed train operated by the state run railway company. This high-speed train can achieve a maximum speed of 217.4 mph. The Talgo 350 runs between Madrid and Barcelona.

This train has two driving cars and 12 passenger cars. It is also known as ‘Pato’ in Spain, named after its duck beak like the nose of the front car. This distinctive design of Talgo 350 is optimized to handle pressure waves.

The seating facilities in Talgo 350 trains are divided into four classes – Club class, First class, Bistro class and Coach class. All class in Talgo 350 features comfortable reclining seats with foot rests. The passengers also have access to video, audio devices at each seat. There are also real time information panels on both inside and outside of car sets.

6 E5 Series Shinkansen Hayabusa, 198.8 mph, Japan
E5 series Shinkansen Hayabusa is the fastest high-speed train service in Japan today. This train service started on 5th March 2011 and operated by the East Japan railway company. The e5 series train is operated between Tokyo and Aomory. At the top speed of 198.8 mph, E5 series Shinkansen would reach Shin-Aomory station from Tokyo (distance – 444.28 mi) in just 2 hours and 56 minutes

7 Alstom Euroduplex, 198.8 mph, France
Euroduplex trains are the third series of TGV duplex high-speed trains. The Euroduplex train service is operated by the French railway company SNCF. This service connects French, Swiss, German and Luxembourg rail network. This multi-system, double deck rains can travel at a maximum speed of 198.8 mph.

Euroduplex trains started the service in December 2011. This train can transport 1020 passengers at a time. The Alstom railway company designs the Euroduplex trains.

8 SNCF TGV Duplex, 198.8 mph, France
TGV duplex is the fastest train service in France. This powerful train can touch a maximum speed of 198.8 mph. The SNCF railway company operates this high-speed train service. TGV duplex started the service in December 2011.

It is a double-deck, high-speed train that connects all the main cities in France. It is one of the most comfortable European trains that has a seating capacity of 508

9 ETR 500 Frecciarossa Train, 186.4 mph, Italy
ETR 500 Frecciarossa is the fastest train service in Italy, operated by Trenitalia company. The Frecciarossa trains have a maximum speed of 186.4 mph. This service runs between Milan-Rome-Naples route and offers 72 connections daily.

Today here are 28 non-stop Frecciarossa trains between Milan and Rome. At the top speed of 186.4 mph, a Frecciarossa will reach Rome from Milan in just 2 hours and 40 minutes

Of course, trains can’t fly over oceans like airplanes. But that doesn’t mean trains can’t run as fast as planes. Fortunately, some trains in this modern world are as fast as planes. Followings are 10 fastest trains in the world
10 THSR 700T, 186.4 mph , Taiwan
THSR 700T is a series of Taiwanese high-speed multiple unit trains. This service started on 5th January 2007 between Taipei City and Kaohsiung. At the top speed of 186.4 mph, THSR 700T could shorten the journey time between these cities from four and half hours to just 90 minutes.
A 700T train has 12 car sets in total. It features a multi-engine system and 9 out of 12 cars provides power for the train. What it offers are the speed and space.
700T trains are built in Japan by the consortium of three major companies – Kawasaki heavy industries, Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi. The powerful motors in 700T provide an acceleration from 0-186.4 mph in just 15 minutes

1 Central Bank of Iraq
18th March 2003- Baghdad, Iraq: $1 billion
Some robberies require careful planning. Others use brute force. But the largest in history was as simple was it was effective. Saddam Hussein treated Iraq as his own personal fiefdom, so it’s no surprise that he would feel that the Central Bank of Iraq was his personal bank account. The day before Coalition forces began bombing Iraq, he sent his son Qusay to make a withdrawal on his behalf with a handwritten note. Qusay oversaw the withdrawal of boxes stuffed with $100 bills in a five-hour operation which netted the dictator about $1 billion in US dollars. It didn’t get him very far, as he was caught sometime later hiding in a hole in the ground whilst his son was killed by US forces. Approximately $650 million was later found by US troops hidden in the walls of one of his palace’s, though the remaining $350 million has never been recovered and is considered lost

2 City Bonds Robbery
2nd May 1990- London, UK: £292 million
John Goddard was a 58 year old messenger working for broker Sheppards, who was mugged whilst carrying a briefcase on a quiet London side street. However, the contents of that briefcase contained £292 million in bearer bonds. Goddard was delivering Bank of England Treasury bills from banks and building societies. Due to the nature of bearer bonds, whoever is carrying them is deemed the owner. They are as good as cash. He was held at knifepoint, whilst his assailant made off with 301 Treasury bills, most valued at £1 million each. Keith Cheeseman was arrested in connection to the crime and received a 6 and a half year sentence. Police believe that the mugging was carried out by Patrick Thomas, but he was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head before he could be charged. All but 2 of the bonds were recovered after police and the FBI infiltrated the gang responsible. It’s amazing that the second largest robbery in history was carried out by a low level thief brandishing only a knife on an insignificant back street

3 Boston Museum
18th March 1990- Boston, USA: $300 million
Number 3 on our list is also considered the biggest art heist in history. Two men dressed as police officers convinced 2 inexperienced security guards at the Gardner Museum that they were responding to a disturbance. Contrary to museum policy, the 2 guards let the “officers” into the premises, where they quickly learned that they had been duped after being handcuffed by the men in the basement. Amazingly, the 2 men managed to do this despite having no visible weapons whatsoever. The men spent the next 81 minutes calmly selecting 12 pieces of art with a combined value of over $300 million, and this was 20 years ago. Among the paintings stolen were 3 Rembrandt’s and a Vermeer. The two then took the surveillance tapes and departed, never to be heard from again, though in 1994 an offer was made to return the paintings for $2.6 million and immunity from prosecution, but the writer was never heard from again. The men appear to possibly be amateurs, as they made no effort to avoid damaging the paintings and left even more valuable works behind. The case has never been solved and there is a $5 million reward for any information pertaining to the return of the artworks. Also, authorities have announced that they will not prosecute anyone who has the paintings and offers to return them

4 Baghdad Bank Robbery
12th July 2007- Baghdad, Iraq: $282 million
Employees of the Dar Es Salaam bank showed up to work one morning to find that the doors were unlocked, the vault open, and all the money was gone. It is believed that 3 guards at the bank made off with a staggering $282 million in this whopping haul. Yes, more than a quarter of a billion dollars! That’s more money than the entire economies of some small countries. It is unclear why the bank had such a large amount of cash on hand, but it was all in US currency. It is suspected that the guards had the assistance of militias, to avoid detection at security checkpoints around Baghdad, as having a lazy $282 million in the boot of your car might raise suspicions. No one has been brought to justice for this brazen crime and none of the money has been recovered. The robbery received surprisingly little media coverage.