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FBI investigating South American Theft Groups in the United States

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an operation to investigate a criminal network targeting professional athletes' homes in the United States.
Members of South American Theft Groups are accused of orchestrating burglaries by monitoring athletes' travel schedules to strike when homes are empty.
The FBI has arrested two men for running an East Coast operation to resell stolen goods, while a grand jury in Ohio indicted three suspects for a burglary at an NFL player's home.
The investigation into this sophisticated burglary ring is ongoing, with authorities stating that the network is larger than it appears.

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Fortune

Investigators are starting to arrest high-tech international thieves targeting US superstar athletes like Patrick Mahomes

“These individuals seem to be the alleged tip of the iceberg,” said Kenneth Parker, the U.S. Attorney in southern Ohio.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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The Oregonian

Some arrests made in burglaries targeting NFL, NBA players across the country

For months, daring bands of thieves linked to South American gangs have been making off with piles of jewelry and cash from the homes of the biggest superstars in sports, targeting the likes of the NFL’s Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

1 month ago·Portland, United States

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Valley News Live

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Thieves linked to South American gangs targeting homes of superstar athletes

Authorities say the arrests made in luxury home burglaries targeting NFL and NBA players are the tip of the iceberg.

1 month ago

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UPI

FBI investigating South American Theft Groups in the United States

Professional athletes and prominent actors are among high-profile U.S. citizens who have been targeted by what the FBI is calling South American Theft Groups.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Spectrum News

Arrests in home burglaries targeting athletes are the 'tip of the iceberg'

Investigators say international crime rings are going after some of the biggest names in the NFL, NBA and NHL.

1 month ago·United States

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The Morning News

FBI Cracks Down on Criminal Network Targeting Pro Athletes’ Homes

The FBI has launched a nationwide crackdown on a sophisticated burglary ring that has been breaking into the homes of professional athletes across the U.S. According to investigators, these crimes are the work of South American Theft Groups (SATGs).The group is an organized crew that allegedly tracks athletes’ travel schedules, striking when their luxury homes are empty. FBI is Fighting BackLast year, the NFL even warned its players after burgl…

1 month ago

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