On December 8-9, 2024, following the sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, widespread looting occurred in Damascus, including a significant breach of the Central Bank. The fall of Assad's government came after a swift offensive by rebel forces, primarily led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group. As government control disintegrated, scenes of chaos erupted in the capital. This report analyzes the available information on this incident and its potential financial implications.