The Archive · 1901

The Bank Robbery at Singapore

Fourteen arrests have been made connection with the recent robbery at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, and a portion ofthe money has been recovered, The prisoners are Bank tambies and money-changers, including two women. All charged have been remanded for a week.

It is supposed that the theft was effected by means of a duplicate key stolen from the Chartered Bank of India. The principal thief has sailed for Madras with $250,000, but news of his arrest is expected.

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