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In Naples, a well-organized heist at a Crédit Agricole branch is drawing investigators’ attention The robbery was carried out by the so-called "hole gang" after they entered the bank through a meticulously excavated 12-meter-long underground passage. Surveillance cameras showed three members of the group at the bank's entrance: covered in work overalls and caps, their faces half covered, they pretended to be ordinary customers before taking action. Two videos are currently under investigation. According to investigators, the robbery was organized for several weeks. The gang reportedly excavated the tunnel by hand, traversing a complex and potentially dangerous subsurface system. Investigators, along with experienced geologists and water utility specialists, are continuing probing the underground network to rebuild the escape path and find any collaborators. Once inside the bank, the thieves held workers and customers in a room while showing weapons—it is unclear whether they were real or fake—before heading for the bank vault. There, they emptied dozens of safe deposit boxes, focusing on the less protected ones. The actual amount stolen has yet to be determined; it is estimated that at least 40 boxes were emptied, but the figure could be greater. Some of the boxes belonged to a prior branch in the region that was transferred without proper structural security measures. Investigations are currently focusing on subsurface traces and abandoned goods, such as excavating tools and a generator. At the same time, efforts are being made to identify the complete criminal network: investigators believe the organization could be made up of various groups, one specializing in excavation and another in robbery. The issue of compensation for the victims persists. The bank's insurance policy covers reimbursement of up to €52,000 per box, but estimating the damage will necessitate extensive proof and may result in legal battles.
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