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CASE 185  |  11 Israelis  |  August 7, 2024  |  Costa Rica
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DATABASE RECORD
  id                  185
  date                August 7, 2024
  original_date       August 7, 2024
  year                2024
  month               8
  quarter             2024-Q3
  victim              11 Israelis
  location            Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  country             Costa Rica
  scenario            Armed Robbery in Public Space
  description         8 men, possibly police, overpower security guard, rob 11 tourists of 10+ BTC.
  kidnappings         0
  violence_torture    1
  drugs_alcohol       0
  weapons             1
  theft               1
  life_taken          0
  money_wanted        $700,000
  coin_type           bitcoin
  reports             Teletica
  notes               perpetrarors seem to have police-like training and uniforms. suspicion of an insider leak
  has_processed_date  1
  created_at          2025-11-13 05:44:45

AI SUMMARY  [generated at bulk import, NOT verified against sources]
  **Victim:** 11 Israelis
  
  **Attackers:** Unknown number of perpetrators
  
  **Attack Method:** Armed Robbery in Public Space
  
  **Violence Used:** Physical violence
  
  **Crypto Stolen:** $700,000 in bitcoin
  
  **Status:** Investigation ongoing

LINKED SOURCES
  [url]  https://www.teletica.com/sucesos/asaltantes-de-turistas-israelies-sustrajeron-unos-700-mil-en-bitcoin_364777

NOTES ON THIS FILE
  * matched to sheet row 186: exact match on victim + year, unique on both sides

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ARTICLE 1
  Source   Teletica
  URL      https://www.teletica.com/sucesos/asaltantes-de-turistas-israelies-sustrajeron-unos-700-mil-en-bitcoin_364777
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Assailants of Israeli tourists stole around $700,000 in bitcoin

Eleven Israeli nationals were at a social event when they were violently approached by a group of at least eight individuals.

The attackers targeted a group of Israelis at Santa Teresa beach in Cóbano, Puntarenas, and reportedly succeeded in stealing about $700,000 worth of bitcoin.

Eleven Israelis were engaged in a social gathering when at least eight men arrived in two luxury vehicles and violently confronted them (see attached video by Telenoticias).

The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) believes those who attacked the Israeli tourist group may have police training.

It is unclear whether all Israelis live in Costa Rica or were just visiting, but they were gagged and forced to hand over their belongings.

Telenoticias confirmed they managed to steal at least $700,000 in bitcoin, leading to suspicions that someone close to the victims knew about their financial movements.

Security camera footage shows several of the criminals moving the victims from place to place, wearing what appear to be police uniforms and shirts.



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ORIGINAL (unknown, verbatim as retrieved)

Asaltantes de turistas israelíes sustrajeron unos $700 mil en bitcoin | Teletica

Asaltantes de turistas israelíes sustrajeron unos $700 mil en bitcoin

Once personas de nacionalidad israelí estaban en una actividad social cuando fueron abordados violentamente por un grupo de al menos ocho sujetos.

Por Álvaro Sánchez 8 de agosto de 2024, 19:44 PM

Los asaltantes de un grupo de israelíes en playa Santa Teresa de Cóbano, en Puntarenas, habrían logrado sustraer unos 700 mil dólares en bitcoin.

Once personas de nacionalidad israelí estaban en una actividad social cuando fueron abordados violentamente por un grupo de al menos ocho sujetos que llegaron en dos vehículos de alto valor (vea video adjunto de Telenoticias).

El Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) considera que los que asaltaron al grupo de turistas israelíes, tendrían entrenamiento policial.

No está claro si todos los israelíes viven en Costa Rica o estaban de visita, lo cierto es que fueron amordazados y obligados a entregar sus pertenencias.

Telenoticias confirmó que lograron sustraer al menos 700 mil dólares en bitcoin, razón por la cual se sospecha que alguien cercano sabía de los movimientos financieros de los afectados.

En un video de una cámara de seguridad se observa que varios de los delincuentes trasladan a las víctimas de un lugar a otro y que cuentan con lo que parecen ser uniformes y camisas policiales.

Cualquier información que usted tenga sobre el hecho sobre los sospechosos puede comunicarse de forma confidencial al 800-8000-645.

asaltantes de turistas israelíes sustrajeron unos $700 mil en bitcoin

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