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Monkey ‘robs’ ATM in Delhi. People call it Money Heist: monkey edition

Since being shared, the video has gathered over 40,000 views – and the numbers are only increasing.

Published on: May 7, 2020, 12:10:52 IST
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A video of an ATM ‘robbery’ has sparked hilarious reactions among people because of the unusual culprit behind the ‘crime’. It’s a monkey.

The image shows the monkey trying to pull open the front panel of an ATM machine in Delhi. (Twitter/ANI)
The image shows the monkey trying to pull open the front panel of an ATM machine in Delhi. (Twitter/ANI)

In the video, the animal pulls open the front panel of an ATM located in South Avenue area of Delhi. It inspects the machine a little more before going away.

News agency ANI shared a video of the incident on Twitter and it has now left people in splits. There’s a chance that it’ll tickle your funny bone too.

Since being shared, the video has gathered over 40,000 views – and the numbers are only increasing. People were quick to drop their reactions and they range from funny to sarcastic. Many were also reminded of the popular drama Money Heist. While some said that it could be the plot for the show’s next season, others called it ‘Monkey Heist.’

Here’s how others reacted:

A few people, however, were not-so-impressed. They pointed that the animal is probably trained to steal cash for ATMs. “It has been trained to do so,” wrote a Twitter user.

What do you think of the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More