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San Sebastián Bank Robbery Unveiled as Inside Job, Three Arrested

A temporary bank employee, his brother, and a friend face aggravated theft charges after staging a fake armed robbery at a Caixabank branch.

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Overview

  • The Ertzaintza arrested three suspects, including a 29-year-old temporary Caixabank employee, his 24-year-old brother, and a 23-year-old friend, for orchestrating a staged robbery on April 14.
  • Investigators uncovered numerous contradictions in the employee's account and breaches of security protocols, leading to suspicions of an inside job.
  • A search of the suspects' residence recovered €11,050 in stolen cash, along with a backpack and glove used in the staged crime.
  • The three suspects were charged with aggravated theft, a non-violent offense, and released without bail under orders to report to court every 15 days.
  • The incident highlights vulnerabilities in banking security, particularly concerning insider threats facilitated by temporary staffing arrangements.