Atahan's Audacious Bank Robbery Saga

In 1984, Hakki Bahadir Atahan, a Turkish immigrant in Australia, turned to a life of bank robbery after facing personal and financial difficulties. Over several months, he successfully robbed 17 banks, living a lavish lifestyle. However, his criminal activities eventually caught the attention of the police. During one heist, Atahan found himself trapped in a Sydney bank with hostages. He released most of them but devised a daring escape with five male tellers, forming a human circle. They made their way outside, but Atahan's luck ran out when he hijacked a car and ended up on a drawbridge.

As authorities raised the bridge, Atahan, in a last-ditch effort, fired at a police officer, Detective Constable Stephen Canellis, injuring him. In response, the police opened fire, resulting in Atahan's demise. His criminal career, which included daring heists and a tense standoff, ultimately came to an end in tragedy.