Remmo Clan Convicted in $113M Museum Jewel Heist

The Heist of the Century in Dresden

Members of the Remmo clan broke into the Green Vault at Dresden's royal residence in the early morning of October 25, 2022, and carried out one of Europe's largest art thefts. Around 5:00 AM, the perpetrators first cut a power cable at a control box on Burgstraße to disable the alarm system. They then drilled through a concrete wall into a basement and reached the exhibition halls via a spiral staircase.

The haul was exceptional: 21 jewels from the 18th century, adorned with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. The insured value of the stolen artwork exceeded €113 million. Police identified three crime scenes and secured numerous forensic traces.

Connection to Arab Crime Clan

Investigations quickly led to the Berlin-based Remmo family, known for over 100 burglaries and robberies. Abdul Salam R., born in 1991, was the mastermind. He planned and executed the theft together with his brother Mohamed R., cousin Ahmad R., Wissam R., and a fifth person.

The clan had specialized in museum heists and operated with professional precision. DNA traces on gloves and tools, as well as video footage and vehicle traces, formed the basis of the investigation.

Breakthrough Came in 2023

Police achieved the decisive breakthrough during a raid on an apartment in Berlin-Neukölln in 2023. Officers found 11 of the 21 stolen jewels worth approximately €60 million hidden in a box. They also secured tools bearing DNA evidence from Abdul Salam R. In total, eight people were arrested.