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Lucio Urtubia Jim nez was a Spanish anarchist known for his practice of expropriative anarchism through forgery. At times compared to Robin Hood,Urtubia carried out bank robberies and forgeries throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Lucio Urtubia, a Spanish anarchist and forger, gained notoriety for his unconventional scams in the 20th century. Operating under the radar, Urtubia specialized in counterfeiting documents, including traveler's checks and passports. His most audacious exploit involved forging and distributing counterfeit American dollars, earning him a place among the most skilled counterfeiters in history. Urtubia, however, claimed his actions were motivated by anti-capitalist sentiments, and he used the proceeds to fund various leftist causes. Despite his criminal activities, some view him as a Robin Hood figure challenging the capitalist system. Urtubia's life reflects complex intersections between crime, ideology, and activism.