Two audacious heists that stunned the world. One, a desperate, state-sanctioned plunder on the eve of war; the other, a meticulously planned raid by a charismatic playboy. This is the story of the 2003 Central Bank of Iraq withdrawal and the 1987 Knightsbridge Security Deposit Heist.
From the chaos of pre-invasion Baghdad to the heart of affluent London, uncover the shocking details behind two of the most infamous thefts in modern history. Explore the motives, the methods, and the enduring mysteries that continue to captivate true crime enthusiasts and historians alike.
Get ready for a deep dive into two of the most audacious and legendary heists of all time! In this gripping true-crime documentary, we unravel the secrets behind the 2003 Central Bank of Iraq withdrawal and the notorious 1987 Knightsbridge Security Deposit robbery.
The State-Sponsored Heist of the Century:
On the eve of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, nearly one billion dollars vanished from the Central Bank in Baghdad. This wasn't a typical bank robbery with masked gunmen and getaway cars. The order came directly from Saddam Hussein himself, a desperate, last-ditch effort to secure the nation's assets. A handwritten note was all it took for his son, Qusay, to oversee the removal of pallet after pallet of US currency, an event that remains one of the largest bank heists in history. Was this an act of war, a personal enrichment scheme, or a futile attempt to fund a protracted insurgency? We explore the political intrigue, the international manhunt for the missing cash, and the enduring mystery of what happened to the "Saddam's billions."
The Playboy's Perfect Crime:
Travel back to the glamorous and excessive 1980s London, where Italian playboy and career criminal Valerio Viccei orchestrated a heist that would become the stuff of legend. Posing as a wealthy customer, Viccei and his team infiltrated the high-security Knightsbridge Safe Deposit Centre, home to the fortunes of the rich and famous. With inside help and meticulous planning, they made off with an estimated £60 million in cash, jewels, and other valuables. This is a story of charm, deception, and a high-flying lifestyle funded by crime. Discover how a single fingerprint unraveled their seemingly perfect plan and led to a dramatic international pursuit. But with a large portion of the loot never recovered, the question remains: where is the Knightsbridge treasure?
Join us as we dissect these two extraordinary true stories, featuring expert analysis, historical context, and the lingering questions that make them two of the most talked-about heists in the criminal underworld.
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