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5 Knightsbridge Security Deposit
12th July 1987-UK: £60 million
Valerio Viccei migrated to the UK from Italy in 1986, where he was wanted for over 50 armed robberies. He decided to continue his successful trade in his new homeland, where he and an accomplice entered the Knightsbridge Safe Deposit Centre and asked to rent a Safe Deposit Box. After being led into the vault, they subdued the manager and the guards. Valerio hung a sign outside stating that the Deposit was temporarily closed to deter more customers, and then went about letting in more accomplices. The gang then plundered the safe deposit boxes at will and netted an estimated £60 million, which translates approximately into a whopping $174 million in today’s money. The police were not alerted until an hour after the robbery, giving the team plenty of time to flee the scene. Valerio fled to Latin America whilst his accomplices were arrested, then foolishly returned to England sometime later to retrieve his beloved Ferrari, where he was subsequently caught. He was sentenced to 22 years in prison. One would think that with the better part of $174 million, you would just buy another Ferrari. Or two. He was killed in 2000 while on day release in Italy, as a result of a gunfight with police.

6 British Bank of the Middle East
20th January, 1976- Beirut, Lebanon: £25 million
The 1970s saw the rise of the PLO, a terrorist group led by Yasser Arafat, whose aim was to carve out a homeland for the Palestinian people. They were at war. And wars cost money. Lots of it. Lebanon was in the midst of a civil war, and amid the chaos, a group associated with the PLO broke into a dozen banks, the largest of which was the British Bank of the Middle East. The group made off with a staggering £25 million worth of gold, jewels, stocks and currency, valued at much more than $100 million in today’s money. The group blasted the wall of the bank that was shared with the Catholic Church next door. With the assistance of Corsican locksmiths, they opened the vault and plundered the contents over the course of 2 days. Some of the stocks were later sold back to their owners

7 Schiphol Airport Heist
25th February 2005- Amsterdam: $118 million est
This haul is the largest diamond heist in history. $118 million is the estimate, as many of the stones were uncut, which make them much harder to value (and trace.) Whilst many of the other robberies on this list involve elegant planning and flawless execution, this was more akin to a smash and grab. 2 weeks prior to the robbery, 4 men stole a KLM cargo truck and KLM uniforms to divert suspicion until the last moment, so that they could move around the secure areas of the airport unhindered. (KLM is a major Dutch airline.) On February 25th, the thieves drove right up to a KLM truck that was carrying a large haul of uncut diamonds intended for delivery to Antwerp. In full view of many witnesses, they ordered the drivers out at gun-point and simply got in the truck and drove it away. Due to the fact that they knew exactly which truck to target, police suspect an inside job. It was the second time in 6 months that the airport terminal had been breached. Several men have been arrested in connection to the robbery.

8 United California Bank Robbery
24th March 1972- USA: $30 million est
Whilst $30 million may not seem like much compared to the other monsters on this list, bear in mind that this occurred back in 1972. By today’s standards, it would be worth more than $100 million. At the time, it was a world record amount. A group of 7 men from Ohio, led by Amil Dinsio, broke into a branch of the United California Bank in Laguna Niguel, California, and looted the safe deposit vault. Due to the nature of safe deposit boxes and their undeclared contents, only an estimate is possible. They were eventually apprehended by the FBI. One of the men involved, Phil Christopher, has written an account of the robbery in the book Superthief. I couldn’t dig up too much information on this robbery, as even the FBI website does not have an account of the robbery or investigation, so if anyone wishes to add more information in the comments, feel free.

9 Antwerp Diamond Center
16th February 2003- Belgium: $100 million+
80% of the world’s uncut diamonds go through Antwerp, and don’t thieves know it! The city has seen its fair share of heists, but this one was incredible in both dollar value and the method with which it was executed. This haul was so large that the thieves literally couldn’t carry all their booty out of the vault, but still managed to empty an impressive 123 of 189 deposit boxes. Leonardo Notarbartolo, a 30 year career thief, was the leader of this stylish gang. The robbery was years in the making, with at least 4 people involved. They had rented office space in the building 3 years earlier, where Leonardo posed as an Italian diamond merchant to gain trust and credibility. He set up meetings and did small deals, no one ever suspecting a thing. When it was finally time to move, they inserted fake tapes into the security cameras to cover their movements. The vault was protected by 10 layers of security, including infrared heat detectors, Doppler radar, a magnetic field, a seismic sensor, and a lock with 100 million possible combinations. The robbery was called the heist of the century, and even now the police can’t explain exactly how it was done. Notarbartolo was caught after one of his accomplices failed to burn a garbage bag of evidence. The $100 million worth of gems has never been found and Notarbartolo is currently serving a 10 year sentence. Interestingly, Notarbartolo has claimed that a Jewish diamond merchant hired them for the heist and that they actually only stole roughly $20 million worth, with many of the deposit boxes already lying empty. He believes that he and his gang were used as part of a huge insurance fraud. Police have denied this possibility

10 Harry Winston
5th December 2008-Paris, France: $108 million
Four armed men entered the upmarket jewelry store (“Jeweler to the Stars”) shortly before closing time, 3 of whom were dressed in wigs and women’s clothing. After cleaning out the display cases, they forced staff to loot the storage area, as the millions worth of jewels in the display cases just wasn’t enough for these guys. They cleaned the place out, without firing a shot. Harry Winston stock fell 9% the next day after word of the robbery got out. The store had been robbed the previous year, where thieves netted 10 million euros worth of jewels. One would think that perhaps it would be cheaper hiring some armed guards than getting robbed on a yearly basis. 25 people have since been arrested for the crime, aged 22 to 67. Good to see there is no age discrimination among thieves.

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Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

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https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
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https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn

https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn

https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn

https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn

https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn

https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn

https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn

https://www.nairaland.com/4192730/kwara-state-nairaland-pool-party

Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn

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Hello guys, I and a group of friends will be organizing a fun filled nairaland pool party in ilorin, kwara state come next month, plans and logistics are already underway. we have decided to.

1. Create publicity for the event.
2. Invite nairalanders who would love to participate in one way or the other, in planning.
3. Give opportunity to up coming artist to show themselves
4. Up coming comedians, Dancers (groups) as well
5. D.Js, Vickers etc. kindly note 3-5 who are selected to perform will be paid a token or honorarium.
6. We welcome promoters, sponsors and those who would want to advertise their products goods and services to basically youth (target audience)
7. we welcome good ideas, advice.

The party will be a bonding of nairalanders in kwara state. not affiliated to any political party, religious organization, tribe culture or any social vice, we are only gathering to make friends and catch fun in preparation or as part of the festive season.

On the big day we hope to paint nairaland red and shut it down or bring it to a stand still ensuring Nigerians feel kwara is a state to reckon with in terms of youth and social activities.

While publicity can go on in other platforms, interested participants/sponsors can call DOTUN on +2348165545018 (Whats app) or mail Oydotun@gmail.com or TAOFIK on +2348037884055 (Whats app).

Let the preparation begin

Date and time, venue, activity of events will be updated here and other platforms in December at least 5 days to the main events
Suggestions and comment will be replied here, Thanks.
CC lalasticlala
Mydn
Moderators kindly assist move to the appropriate section or front page, thanks

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