In a shocking occurrence, a credit cooperative (Shin'yo kinko) in Japan was recently the target of a large-scale robbery. An unidentified individual fled the scene, leaving a suspicious box behind. No personnel were injured, but the robber made off with an undisclosed amount of money. As a safety precaution, the bomb disposal unit has been called in to inspect the box. Authorities are currently investigating the case.

In Japan, stringent security measures are implemented in banking institutes. Hence, such incidents are somewhat rare and taken seriously. They are often a matter of public concern due to the high regard for safety in society. Illegal activities, particularly those involving banks, often lead to public discussions on safety standards and measures to prevent recurrence.

In the US or EU, similar incidents of bank robbery are also severely dealt with, and such crimes involve federal agencies like the FBI in the US. However, the frequency of bank robberies may be higher due to the sheer number of banking institutions and socio-economic variables.