Fear of Sprenger Gang: Numerous ATMs in Vienna Out of Service
The series of ATM explosions in recent weeks has now also triggered reactions from financial institutions. A corresponding report by ORF Vienna Today on Monday evening was confirmed by spokespersons for the Post, BAWAG, and Bank Austria. Post spokesperson Markus Leitgeb pointed out on Tuesday in a conversation with APA the enormous property damage caused by the perpetrators in at least two explosions in Salzburg-Aigen and Vienna-Donaustadt.
Post ATMs Remain "Empty Until Further Notice"
This concerns the ATM, the location, any potential structural issues, and the operational downtime of about a week, "clearly a six-figure amount," said Leitgeb. Therefore, it was decided to take some ATMs out of operation "until further notice." The foyers remain open, the ATMs are clearly marked so that the perpetrators can see this and "hopefully, in the best case, leave without accomplishing anything," said Leitgeb. Which ATMs, how many, and what type - whether only those installed in foyers or also those accessible outdoors - these are, Leitgeb did not want to elaborate further.
Night Closure as a Temporary Measure
BAWAG is taking a different approach: "A significant measure currently being implemented is the night closure of our foyers between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM," it was stated in a statement sent to APA. The closure is temporary, and cash dispensers outside the branch are not affected.
Bank Austria stated that it has further enhanced its security measures. "For security reasons," however, they cannot generally provide details. Erste Group is also currently examining further security measures, as a spokesperson told APA.
The Vienna Raiffeisen branches have also strengthened their security precautions, although the company has so far been spared from the explosions since last autumn. Which measures these are, a corporate spokesperson did not want to specify in detail to APA "for security reasons."
(APA/Red.)
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