It was a bad year for the economy, the Republican party and gay rights. But 2008 was a banner year for technology-aided crime. Competition was tough, but after an exhaustive search, Threat Level has produced this authoritative list of the best capers of the year.

But we're leaving the award of the grand prize, the coveted Lex Luthor Award for Best Caper of 2008, in your hands. Vote up or down as you see fit. We'll send the winner, or his attorney, a t-shirt he can wear to announce his prize-winning status to his underworld cohorts. Voting closes on Jan. 7.

If you're a criminal that didn't make this year's rogues gallery, take heart. There's always 2009.

*Image: The Bank Job (2008) courtesy Lionsgate *

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