8. The Central Bank of Iraq Robbery (2003, Iraq)
In March 2003, just days before the U.S. invasion, reports emerged that nearly $1 billion in cash was withdrawn from Iraq’s Central Bank. Allegedly, Saddam Hussein’s son, Qusay Hussein, orchestrated the removal, loading the funds onto trucks under the cover of night. This preemptive action raised concerns about the potential use of these resources to finance resistance against the impending invasion. For more details, refer to CNN’s coverage: cnn.com
