Banco Central burglary at Fortaleza, Infamous bank heist in Brazil
The Banco Central burglary at Fortaleza involved thieves tunneling into the bank over a weekend.
In 2005, the burglary became one of the world's largest bank robberies.
The incident has influenced Brazilian pop culture, inspiring films and TV shows.
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Approximately 3.5 tons of Brazilian currency were stolen without any direct confrontation.
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