Eight alleged US thieves indicted for stealing $5m worth of cheese, beef and cigarettes
Summary
Eight people were charged in New York for stealing nearly $5 million worth of goods like cheese, beef, cigarettes, and copper by pretending to be real shipping companies. The thefts happened from October 2025 to April 2026 across several states, and the stolen goods were sold illegally in New York City.Key Facts
- Eight individuals were indicted for running a retail theft ring involving nearly $5 million in stolen goods.
- The group used fake shipping information and trucks to pick up goods from logistics sites in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey.
- Stolen items included $432,000 worth of cheese, $295,000 worth of beef, $165,000 worth of lamb, over $266,000 worth of copper, and over $3.3 million in cigarettes.
- The thefts occurred from October 2025 through April 2026 and involved six major theft events.
- The group worked with hackers to get winning shipping bids and then impersonated real shipping carriers.
- Stolen goods were transported into Manhattan and sold on the black market.
- Officials said many small businesses suffered financial losses and warned that crime combining hacking and theft is increasing.
- Charges include conspiracy and grand larceny for each defendant.
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