The Remmo Clan: Spectacular Art Heists Shocked Germany

The Gold Heist from Bode Museum

In March 2017, a 100-kilogram Canadian gold coin vanished from Berlin's Bode Museum. The "Big Maple Leaf" was worth several million euros. The spectacular nighttime theft exposed serious security gaps in German museums and was quickly linked to members of the Remmo clan.

Transporting the heavy coin required considerable logistical planning, pointing to a well-prepared and organized crime. The investigation stretched over years and involved multiple specialist units from Berlin's police force.

The Green Vault Heist

Two years later, in November 2019, another spectacular break-in shocked Germany. Thieves penetrated the Green Vault in Dresden, one of Europe's most important art collections. Historical treasures of incalculable cultural value were stolen. Authorities also established connections to the Remmo clan in this case.

The Green Vault heist ranks among the largest art robberies in postwar German history. The stolen items date from the 18th century and are part of Saxony's cultural heritage. The crime triggered intense debate about art theft and museum security.

Clan Criminal Structures

Prosecutors accuse the Remmo family of far more than spectacular robberies. Charges encompass drug trafficking,