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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Burglars Cut through Wall to Rob Bank Deposit Boxes in Iran

An Iranian walks next to a wall painting of Iran’s national flag at a street in Tehran, Iran, 02 June 2022. (EPA)

Dozens of safe deposit boxes were robbed after burglars cut through the wall of a bank from a neighboring building in Iran’s capital, state TV reported Monday.

The report said several bandits took advantage of a three-day holiday in Iran to break into a major branch of the government-owned Bank Melli Iran and rob 250 boxes. Safe deposit facilities are underground in many banks in Tehran.

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