German federal police arrested a 38-year-old Iraqi upon arrival from Ankara at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, wanted in connection with a major vault robbery.
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He is suspected of involvement in the daring November 19, 2022 break-in at a former private bank in Charlottenburg, Berlin.
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The gang stole 996 luxury watches worth about €14 million, plus jewelry, cash, and valuables from 295 vaults totaling €31 million.
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After the theft, they set the site on fire and sprayed contents with extinguishers to erase evidence.
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In 2024, four men were sentenced to between 3.5 and 8 years in prison; a fifth was acquitted.
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Prosecutors said some convicts were linked to the “Miri clan,” while the vault company’s former CEO played a key role due to debts.
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The arrested suspect was brought before a judge in Berlin and placed in custody pending trial.
Sources – Agencies
