Ocean's Eleven Heist: German Bank Robbed of Rs 314 Cr Gold, Cash; Police Stunned

• Robbers stole gold, jewelry, and cash worth Rs 314.4 crores from a Sparkasse bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
• The heist occurred during the extended Christmas break, with thieves using a large drill to access the underground vault from a parking garage.
• Over 3,000 safe deposit boxes were smashed open; the robbery was discovered after a fire alarm on Monday.
• Police described the "professionally executed" heist as "Ocean's Eleven"-style; perpetrators remain at large.
• Distressed customers gathered, bank set up a hotline, and police are maintaining a security presence due to threats.

Why It Matters: Sophisticated 'Ocean's Eleven'-style heist in Germany nets Rs 314 Cr, stuns authorities.