US EditionCuban Nationals Arrested for Nationwide Multimillion-Dollar Auto Theft Ring
- Federal agents arrested Cuban nationals Sadiel Noa-Aguila and Miguel Baez-Echevarria in connection with a nationwide stolen vehicle exportation ring in 2024.
- In 2024, a probe revealed an extensive network connected to numerous vehicle thefts occurring at major metropolitan airports and nearby regions.
- Noa-Aguila attempted to export five stolen vehicles reported from Denver through Hidalgo County in October 2024, while Baez-Echevarria is associated with at least 15 additional vehicle thefts.
- Authorities have charged the defendants with aiding the exportation of stolen vehicles, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, while Baez-Echevarria additionally faces a money laundering conspiracy charge that could result in a sentence of up to 20 years.
- Noa-Aguila is scheduled to appear in McAllen court and Baez-Echevarria in Las Vegas, with all 23 indicted defendants facing significant prison terms and fines if convicted.
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2 suspects arrested in nationwide theft ring targeting cars at airports in Texas and around the country, feds say
2 Cuban nationals face charges for allegedly exporting stolen vehicles from US airports. They're linked to a ring that allegedly stole millions in high-end cars.
Cuban men arrested for roles in nationwide multimillion-dollar auto theft ring (United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas)
) Press Release Cuban men arrested for roles in nationwide multimillion-dollar auto theft ring Thursday, June 26, 2025 Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas McALLEN, Texas - Two Cuban nationals have been taken into custody on charges related to the exportation of stolen motor vehicles, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Sadiel Noa-Aguila, 42, and Miguel Baez-Echevarria, …
Cuban nationals arrested for nationwide multimillion-dollar auto theft ring
The charges allege that vehicles were primarily stolen from major metropolitan airports and surrounding areas, including Las Vegas; Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver, Colorado; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Texas cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.
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