Seven suspects detained in theft of $250,000

AMMAN — Amman’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) personnel detained suspects involved in the Wednesday theft of $250,000 from workers at a money exchange office, the Public Security Department (PSD) said Thursday.

A vehicle with four people had blocked another car carrying two people who work at a money exchange office while on their way to take the money to another branch.

The suspects allegedly beat the two employees, stole the money and fled.

CID investigators tracked them down and arrested them along with three other suspected accomplices.

A search is under way for an eighth suspect, the PSD said.

The CID also managed to seize the money and return it, while the injured employees are in hospital in fair condition.