Burglars Targeting Bank Clients Arrested in Egypt

Published October 6th, 2001 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Cairo intelligence officers have managed to nab a five-member gang that specialized in robbing clients of banks and foreign exchange companies, according to the daily Al Gomhuria. 

When interrogated, the suspects confessed to committing 10 crimes in rich neighborhoods, in which large amounts of money was stolen from numerous victims. 

The daily added that the criminals followed their potential victims after they left banks, and when their houses were located, a burglary was planned and carried out.  

The stolen money and other items have been returned to the victims and the gang members have been referred to court - Albawaba.com  

 

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