US EditionArmenian organized crime rings charged with stealing $83 million in Amazon cargo
- On May 20, 13 alleged members of Armenian Organized Crime were arrested in coordinated raids in Los Angeles and Florida on federal charges, including murder and kidnapping.
- The U.S. Attorney's Office and Homeland Security reported the arrests were part of efforts to control criminal enterprises in the San Fernando Valley.
- Prosecutors stated that $83 million in merchandise was stolen from Amazon by members of the syndicate as part of a cargo theft ring.
- If convicted, the 13 individuals face potential sentences of 10 years to life in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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ICE busts Armenian crime syndicate operating in California, Florida - Washington Examiner
(The Center Square) – A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of 13 alleged members of Armenian organized crime syndicates operating in California and Florida. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and law enforcement officers in California and Florida arrested 13 alleged members and associates of Armenian organized crime syndicates on Tuesday, also seizing firearms, approximately $100,000 in cash and three armored vehicles. They were …
Arrests made in alleged L.A. Armenian crime syndicate engaged in violent feud
In a sweeping law enforcement operation, 13 people reportedly involved in a violent Armenian crime syndicate headquartered in Los Angeles County have been arrested, federal officials announced Tuesday. Two leaders of the Russian-mafia affiliated syndicate, referred to as "avtoritet," which is Russian for “authority,” have been engaged in a violent feud to maintain control of the San Fernando Valley since 2022, U.S. Department of Justice offici…
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