Ep. 136: Lupin loses the 10 million francs needed to buy the rare Gold Butterfly
Aired on May 19, 1980

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Lupin engages in a series of safe-cracking incidents, accumulating 10 million francs in the process. His primary objective is to acquire the world's only rare Gold Butterfly at an upcoming auction. However, his plans are jeopardized when he accidentally drops the entire sum of 10 million francs while fleeing the scene. This loss threatens his ability to secure the valuable insect, forcing him to deal with the immediate consequences of his carelessness during the heist.
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