When you think of gadget thefts, odds are that you picture muggings or smash-and-grabs at stores. Apparently, one group of thieves in Brazil had far more ambitious plans -- it raided Samsung's factory
in Campinas (shown here) and stole more than 40,000 laptops, phones and
tablets that police estimate are worth $36 million.
Reportedly, the
heist played out much like a movie. The bandits both hijacked a company
shuttle to get inside and took some of the workers hostage, going so
far as to confiscate phone batteries so that no one could alert the
police.
None of the culprits have been identified, and Samsung contends that
the actual value of the stolen goods is lower. However, authorities
suspect that the crooks had inside help; they knew not just how to get
in, but also where they would find certain valuables.
Samsung will try
to prevent a "repeat incident," but a lot of damage has already been
done. Those devices likely aren't coming back, and future production
runs might not be safe if the robbers really did get assistance from
corrupt workers.
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Thieves nab 40,000 Samsung devices through a daring Brazilian heist
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