Heists, Frauds & Unsolved Trivia Questions and Answers

8 questions on Heists, Frauds & Unsolved, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the True Crime & Heists set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 650 questions across 2 topics.

All 8 questions, with answers

1. 1In which country did the 300 million yen robbery occur?

   AnswerJapan

   The unsolved cash robbery occurred in Tokyo, Japan.

2. 2The FIFA corruption charges centered on bribes connected with what?

   AnswerMedia and marketing rights

   Prosecutors described bribes and kickbacks tied to valuable tournament media and marketing rights.

3. 3How was Fyre Festival marketed?

   AnswerAs a luxury music festival

   Advertising promised music, luxury lodging, gourmet food, and exclusive experiences.

4. 4In which year was the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbed?

   Answer1990

   The theft occurred during the early hours of 18 March 1990.

5. 5Which bank was central to Allen Stanford’s fraud?

   AnswerStanford International Bank

   The scheme sold investments through Stanford International Bank.

6. 6What was the main prize in the Brink’s-Mat robbery?

   AnswerGold bullion

   The robbers unexpectedly found a large quantity of gold bullion.

7. 7The Teapot Dome scandal involved government reserves of which resource?

   AnswerOil

   The scandal concerned secret leases of naval petroleum reserves.

8. 8In which city did the 2012 Kunsthal art theft occur?

   AnswerRotterdam

   The Kunsthal museum is in Rotterdam.