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Unusual Swiss crime.....

I was somewhat surprised to see this story.....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66628465

It seems to have been a lot of effort for a small payback, and not something I would have ever expected to see in Switzerland.

Posted by
11785 posts

A sad situation and one wonders at the “who.” It seems so un-Swiss-like.

Posted by
2300 posts

The thief is probably not Swiss and someone who does not even live in Switzerland

In Austin, we have a lot of festivals, especially music and film. We have a problem with organized crime groups coming in from outside the USA and attending the festival solely for the purpose of stealing from participants enjoying the festival. They especially steal cell phones.

Back to Switzerland. I feel good that a benefactor replaced the stolen money.

I would love to live in a country where people are so honest that they do not even steal.

Posted by
8065 posts

I hate be a naysayer but I think that events like this contribute to cashless societies. Cash boxes like this (even with the additional barriers) are just asking to be robbed. I think it's very sad. Ken mentioned that it was a lot of effort for a small payment, but I wonder if that wasn't part of the challenge for the thieves.