BSP CIRCULAR LETTER, September 07, 1995

[ BSP CIRCULAR LETTER, September 07, 1995 ]

THEFT OF CASH IN THE AMOUNTS OF US$ 17 MILLION AND HK$ 35 MILLION IN HONGKONG ON 12 JULY 1991

For your reference and guidance, attached is a copy of the letter of Interpol Manila dated August 3, 1995, transmitting the letter of Interpol General Secretariat regarding the theft of cash in the amounts of US$ 17 million and HK$ 35 million in transit in Hongkong on July 12, 1991. Interpol General Secretariat requests that the Interpol Hongkong and the General Secretariat be informed should any of the stolen banknotes be recovered or any details be known about the identity of the offenders.

Please advise all your branches and offices accordingly.

Adopted: 07 Sept. 1995

(SGD.) ALBERTO V. REYES Deputy Governor

Interpol Manila

Attached is a message from ICPO General Secretariat reporting a theft of cash in transit in Hongkong on 12 July 1991, taking a total of 17 million USD and 35 million HKD which was the property of the "Republic National Bank of New York".

We are requested to pass on this information to banks and other financial institutions in our country and to inform them and INTERPOL Hongkong should any of the stolen banknotes be recovered or any details be known about the identity of the offenders.

The serial numbers of the 16.55 million USD in notes which have not been recovered are also attached.

Your prompt action and early response on this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your cooperation and best regards.

(SGD.) MIGUEL G. CORONEL Police Chief Superintendent Director for Operations and Head, NCB Secretariat

Interpol General Secretariat

Interpol Hongkong has asked the General Secretariat to report the theft of cash in transit which took place in Hongkong on 12th July 1991.

The thieves escaped with a total of USD 17 million and HKD 35 million. The money was the property of the "Republic National Bank of New York" and was insured by Lloyd's Underwriters of London.

The serial numbers of the USD 16.55 million in notes which have not been recovered are given overleaf.

NCBs are requested to pass on this information to banks and other financial institutions in their countries.

Should any of the stolen banknotes be recovered or any details be known about the identity of the offenders, please inform Interpol Hongkong and the General Secretariat.

R.E. KENDALL Secretary General

STOCK CASH

1. Brand New US Dollar Banknotes (Mint Notes)

USD $100 Notes:

B89936001D - B89952000D 16,000

B88592001D - B88596000D 4,000

B88596001D - B88600000D 4,000

B89548001D - B89552000D 4,000

B89920001D - B89936000D 16,000

B89536001D - B89540000D 4,000

B89540001D - B89544000D 4,000

B89644001D - B89548000D 4,000

B89696001D - B89712000D 16,000

B92000001D - B92004000D 4,000

B89808001D - B89812000D 4,000

B89812001D - B89816000D 4,000

B89552001D - B89568000D 16,000

B89816001D - B89820000D 4,000

B89820001D - B89824000D 4,000

B77880001D - B77884000D 4,000

B89840001D - B89856000D 16,000

B92448001D - B92452000D 4,000

B92452001D - B92456000D 4,000

B77884001D - B77885000D 4,000

B92008001D - B92012000D 4,000

B92012001D - B92016000D 4,000

B92004001D - B92007000D 3,000

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Total 151,000 x 100 = US$15,100,000

USD $50 Notes:

B97280001A - B97296000A 16,000

B96980001A - B96983000A 3,000

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Total 19,000 x 50 = US$950,000

USD $20 Notes:

B82348001D - B82152000D 4,000

B81648001D - B81664000D 16,000

B82144001D - B82148000D 4,000

B82152001D - B82153000D 1,000

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Total 25,000 x 20 = US$500,000

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Grand Total Value US$16,550,000