Banks in Japan are investigating a baffling case of large-scale ATM theft. Unknown individuals have managed to leave with a great number of sealed ATM envelopes, leaving the banking sector in disbelief. As the incident continues to unfold, security measures, bank operations, and the viability of traditional ATM systems are being called into consideration.

Though considered one of the safest countries globally, Japan does experience some anomalies in crime rates, particularly sophisticated financial-related thefts. As a highly cash-dependent society, additional emphasis is placed on the security of banking transactions and ATM systems. This incident may instigate further discussions on enhancing security measures and the transition towards digital transactions.

In the U.S or EU, such a crime would also receive significant attention, but may not be as impactful due to the regions' greater reliance on digital transactions over cash-based ones. Additionally, banks in these regions may already employ more sophisticated theft-deterring measures for ATMs due to past incidents.