ATM Sprener: Baden-Württemberg in the sights of the criminals!

ATM Sprener: Baden-Württemberg in the sights of the criminals!

Ravensburg, Deutschland - The situation in Germany is becoming increasingly explosive: ATMS sprinkler seems to be particularly spreading in Baden-Württemberg. 30 machines have already been blown up this year, with 23 cases successfully performing cash. The number of blasting has already added up to 42 by the end of November, which corresponds to the total value of the previous year. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the attractiveness of this region for the gangsters is on the rise, while the nationwide figures are decreasing as a whole. This is reported by the Schwäbische Nachrichten .

The damage caused by financial crime amounts to an enormous 95 million euros for 2023, such as the frankenpost reported. The repairs alone cost 75 million euros, while 20 million euros had to be applied to replace the stolen cash. The perpetrators often suggest in the Netherlands where they withdraw according to the deeds after using sophisticated strategies to blow up the machines. On average, the crooks captured around 100,000 euros per raid, which further increases the attractiveness of these criminal machinations.

strategies against the increase in crime

The security authorities have recognized the problem and rely on preventive measures. This includes special lighting systems that make cash unusable in the event of a robbery and the shift of the ATMs to secure containers to protect human life. The Ministry of the Interior works closely with banks and savings banks to increase the security standards and improve the treatment of these incidents. Despite the increasing situation, the authorities hope to be able to contain the increase in the blast through prudent security strategies.