What started as a seemingly quiet morning in Germiston, Gauteng turned into a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief when news broke of a daring bank heist.
Suspects managed to pull off an elaborate robbery at the FNB branch on Victoria Street—and their escape was just as bold as the crime itself.
Robbers Pull Off Underground Heist Through Neighboring Nedbank
According to Gauteng police, the robbers didn’t walk into the bank through the front door. Instead, they pulled off something straight out of a movie.
Investigators say the suspects tunneled their way into the FNB branch from the neighboring Nedbank building.
Once inside, they used a grinder to slice open two cash boxes, stole an undisclosed amount of money, and damaged key security infrastructure—disabling alarm systems and removing motion detection cameras—all before vanishing without a trace.
Police Launch Manhunt After Millions Go Missing
Authorities confirmed that the robbery wasn’t discovered until security personnel arrived in the morning, realizing something had gone terribly wrong.
The police have now launched a full-scale manhunt to track down the suspects, although no arrests have been made yet.
As of now, the exact amount of money taken remains unknown, but reports suggest it could easily run into the millions.
Suspect Flaunts Cash and Getaway Car Online
Adding a bizarre twist to the already outrageous story, one of the suspected robbers—identified on social media as Mpisholo 95ks—allegedly shared videos flaunting bundles of cash and a getaway vehicle following the heist.
While it’s not officially confirmed that this individual was involved, the video clips have raised serious eyebrows and drawn sharp criticism online.
Security Measures Questioned as Public Reacts
As this story continues to unfold, many in the public are questioning how such a large-scale break-in went unnoticed overnight.
How were the suspects able to tunnel into a major bank and disable security systems without anyone noticing? And how secure are the rest of the banks in the area?
With authorities still working around the clock to piece the case together, the incident has sparked broader conversations about bank security and social media brags by alleged criminals.
What’s Next?
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue investigating both the robbery and the viral social media posts.
Meanwhile, all eyes are on Germiston—and on Mpisholo 95ks—awaiting the next move in this jaw-dropping case.