US EditionVictims of spectacular German bank heist file lawsuits
Victims sue Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen for inadequate security after thieves drilled into a vault during a Christmas heist stealing millions from thousands of safety deposit boxes.
- Victims of a German bank heist have filed lawsuits against Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen for lax security, claiming the bank's negligence led to the theft of millions during Christmas.
- Lawyer Daniel Kuhlmann stated that three lawsuits were submitted to a court in Essen, Germany, involving a retired individual with 400,000 euros in cash and a CEO with valuables worth 120,000 euros.
- Germany's BaFin president Mark Branson described the theft as 'spectacular' and raised concerns about insurance coverage for customers.
- The bank, Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen, asserts it was a victim and claims it followed proper security protocols.
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The burglary into a savings bank in Gelsenkirchen itself causes an international stir. Now the first victims turn to the judiciary and their lawyer makes serious accusations.
After the burglary in a savings bank in Gelsenkirchen in December, three victims filed a claim for damages.
In December, unknown persons cleared around 3000 lockers from a savings bank. Those affected are now taking legal action. They claim damages.
The first lawsuits have been filed in Germany by victims of a major bank robbery last December in Gelsenkirchen. During the robbery, some 3,000 safe deposit boxes were broken into, stealing tens of millions of euros, possibly even 100 million euros. More than 2,500 people have been affected. Three victims have now filed a lawsuit in a court in the city of Essen. Their lawyer says the bank is being held liable for the damages due to inadequate se…
Christmas Heist: Victims Sue German Bank Over Vault Break-in
Victims of a daring bank heist in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, have filed lawsuits against Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen, alleging lax security after burglars drilled into the bank’s vault during the Christmas period. With millions stolen, the incident has sparked debate over bank security and insurance policies for safety deposit boxes.
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