Ep. 134: Lupin infiltrates a diamond syndicate safe while unaware of Zenigata's trap
Aired on May 5, 1980

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Fujiko reveals to Lupin that high-quality diamonds from South Africa are kept in a safe belonging to a major global diamond importer and syndicate. Lupin disguises himself as a worker in the boiler room to gain access. He successfully steals the diamonds from the poorly guarded safe. Afterward, he flies back to Fujiko. He remains unaware that the entire operation was a trap set by Zenigata to catch him. The heist appears successful until the true nature of the situation is revealed. This sequence highlights the tension between Lupin's confidence and Zenigata's persistent pursuit. The narrative focuses on the mechanics of the theft and the impending confrontation.
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