ATM blasting in Sillian: perpetrator flees after a failed coup!

ATM blasting in Sillian: perpetrator flees after a failed coup!

Sillian, Österreich - in Sillian there was a failed attempted burglary on ATM on March 28, 2025. An unknown perpetrator tried to blow up the ATMs, but the attempt failed because no explosion was triggered. The perpetrator fled in the unknown direction without prey, while property damage was caused at the ATM; The exact amount of this damage is currently unknown. Investigations have already been taken over by the State Criminal Police Office, but further information on possible backgrounds or witnesses have not yet been available, such as gailtal-journal.at reported.

This incident is part of a worrying development that has been shown in the course of 2023. According to The Press have already been blown up this year or their demolition is tried out, which exceeds the figures for the entire year 2024 There were 13 such cases. This increase in incidents shows a significant increase compared to the past years, in which only 7 explosions were registered in 2022 19, 2021 8 and 2020.

crime development and countermeasures

The crime series has led to the formation of a special commission called "Soko ATMOMAT" at the Federal Criminal Police Office, which is intended to coordinate national and international investigations. Cooperation with banks is also increased. The investigative teams have at least five active perpetrators of perpetrators who could be responsible for the pulp increase in crime. In this context, banks have introduced proactive security measures. Some ATMs were temporarily taken out of operation, and Foyers from banks, such as the Bawag, are closed between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. to put potential perpetrators.

The 14 cases of ATM blasts this year concerned various regions. The perpetrators acted not only in Sillian, but also in cities such as Vienna, Upper Austria and Salzburg. The distribution of the incidents is alarming and shows a growing danger that could affect the security of security in many communities.

The development of these figures and the drastic measures of the banks are a clear sign that the authorities and security forces have to find an urgent answer to increasing crime in order to protect both citizens and banks. The public is encouraged to report suspicious activities to ATMs and to be aware of the risk.