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Japan

Japan calls for more cybercurrency rules & security for clients

Government angry at €430 million of cryptocurrency exchange.

Russia

Russian man tries to beat closing time with tank

Thirsty man in Murmansk ram raids supermarket with tank in bid to obtain booze after finding store closed.

Denmark

‘World’s most expensive’ vodka bottle stolen from Danish bar

The million-dollar bottle was stolen from a bar in Copenhagen on January 2, according to authorities.

Czech Republic

Watch: Warehouse workers use forklifts to block thieves’ getaway

The thieves had tried to steal tools from a van without realising someone was inside

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Brazil

Watch: Brazilian off-duty policeman tackles robber with baby in arm

USA

Watch: Woman climbs drive-thru to steal food and Happy Meal toys

The 'hamburglar' was finally arrested on Thursday morning.

Brazil

Lewis Hamilton demands better F1 security after Sao Paulo robbery

The Formula One world champion’s team members were held up at gunpoint near the Brazilian Grand Prix circuit.

Sweden

Watch: Gang robs shipping items at high-speed

A joint operation between Swedish Police and a shipping company caught a group of thieves red-handed.

Brazil

Robber shoots at his own reflection and wounds sidekick

One of the most imperfect crimes in history?

USA

Back from 'nowhere, USA': O.J. Simpson freed after nine years in jail

"Look, I've been in nowhere, USA, for the last nine years doing nothing. Nothing has changed in my life. What do you expect? Nothing's changed," Simpson said when asked what it felt like to be a free man.

USA

Wanted by the FBI: bank-robbing nuns

CCTV images show the suspects entering the bank carrying a black handgun before unsuccessfully threatening the bank clerk for money.

Paraguay

"Robbery of the century" in Paraguay

60 armed men attack HQ of security company Prosegur, escaping with up to $40 million in cash

Monaco

Monaco police arrest four after weekend jewellery heist

Following the torching of a car and an armed robbery at a luxurious jewellery shop in Monte Carlo, four people aged between 20 and 25 have now been arrested.

Germany

100kg gold coin stolen from Berlin museum

A gold coin worth up to $4m is stolen from the Bode Museum, in Berlin, Germany

Netherlands

Two stolen Van Gogh paintings back on display in Amsterdam

Two priceless paintings by Vincent Van Gogh are once again hanging in an Amsterdam museum 14 years after being stolen by the mafia.

France

French police catch thief trapped in jewellery store window

French police in Mauleon-Licharre in southwest France had the amusing job of arresting a suspected burglar trapped in the window of jewellery store

France

French police arrest 10 over Kardashian robbery but still no sign of jewels

One of the rings stolen from Kardashian was a diamond engagement ring worth 3.7 million euros.

France

72-year old held in connection with Kardashian robbery

72-year old career criminal implicated in Kardashian heist

France

Kardashian: At least 15 arrests in Paris over robbery

At least 15 people have reportedly been arrested in Paris on suspicion of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint last October. Robbers forced their way into the serviced apartment where Kardashian was sta

France

Con man steals millions in jewellery from under jeweller's nose

A Parisian jewellery boutique in the city's 8e arrondissement has been swindled of 5.5 million euros worth of jewellery without the jeweller's notice