Netflix Releases Documentary on $100M 2003 Antwerp Diamond Heist

The 2003 Antwerp Diamond Center heist, dubbed the "heist of the century," involved the theft of over $100 million in diamonds, gold, and jewels from a vault considered virtually impenetrable. The Netflix documentary "Stolen: Heist of the Century," premiering August 8, 2025, delves into how the thieves, led by mastermind Leonardo Notarbartolo, rented an office inside the diamond center and spent two years meticulously studying and bypassing extensive security measures including heat sensors, seismic alarms, and a vault lock with 100 million combinations. The film features interviews with Notarbartolo, Belgian detectives, and experts, providing a balanced account of the crime and its investigation, highlighting the sophistication and audacity behind the theft. Despite Notarbartolo's arrest days after the heist, much of the loot remains unrecovered and questions linger about possible third-party involvement. The documentary is based on the nonfiction book "Flawless" by Scott Andrew Selby and Greg Campbell and emphasizes the blend of stealth, ingenuity, and nerve that made the robbery possible. The case remains partially solved, with ongoing intrigue about how the seemingly flawless security was circumvented.