The Great Beirut Heist

This chapter investigates the audacious heist at the British Bank of the Middle East in Beirut on January 20, 1976, where an organized group, allegedly linked to a state actor, stole valuables worth millions amid the chaos of the Lebanese civil war. The narrative covers the sophisticated criminal methods employed, including military-grade explosives, and the involvement of the Palestine Liberation Organization in executing this massive robbery. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the lasting implications of the heist within the context of political turmoil and ongoing investigations into the perpetrators.