11. The Banco Itaú Heist (2011, Brazil)
In August 2011, thieves executed a sophisticated heist at São Paulo’s Banco Itaú. Over several months, they rented a neighboring property and dug a tunnel to the bank’s vault, mirroring classic heist methods. The operation resulted in the theft of over $6.5 million, highlighting the audacity and precision of the criminals involved. For more details, refer to the BBC’s coverage: bbc.com
