Lee Wenham orchestrated one of the most ambitious jewel heists in 2000, aiming to steal over $500 million in De Beers diamonds from London's Millennium Dome. His elaborate plan, which included an excavator and a getaway speedboat, ultimately fell apart due to the swift action of the Met Police's Flying Squad, who arrested him and his crew before they could execute the theft. Since his release from prison in 2005, Wenham has turned his life around by starting a landscaping business and sharing his story through a Netflix documentary and a memoir.
In the late 1990s, Wenham and his group meticulously planned the heist, conducting thorough surveillance of the Millennium Dome, where the De Beers diamonds were stored.
Despite their detailed preparation, the heist failed spectacularly when the Met Police's Flying Squad intervened, highlighting the challenges faced by even the most sophisticated criminal schemes.
Wenham’s journey post-heist, from incarceration to becoming a businessman and author, reflects a significant transformation, embracing a legitimate path after his notorious past.
The appeal of the heist, as seen in Wenham's subsequent documentary and memoir, shows society's fascination with audacious crime and the stories behind them.
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