Heists

S01E03 World's Biggest Diamond Heist

This documentary recounts the audacious diamond heist that took place in February 2003 at the Diamond Centre in Antwerp, Belgium, where a criminal genius successfully infiltrated highly fortified vaults and made off with approximately £91 million, marking it as the largest diamond theft in history. The elaborate plan, developed over more than two years, showcased the thief's careful attention to detail. However, a minor misstep ultimately led to his capture. Through interviews with victims, investigators, and even the thief's attorney, the film reveals how he bypassed the vault’s advanced combination locks and sophisticated motion, heat, and light sensors to secure his loot.