North Texas fuel theft ring busted; 5 arrested in $10 million diesel skimming scheme, officials say

Irving and Arlington Raids Lead to Arrests in Multi-Million-Dollar Fuel Skimming Scheme

TYLER, Texas — A multi-agency law enforcement operation has dismantled an organized criminal network accused of installing payment card

Multi-agency operation halts fuel theft ring in Texas

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) --Several people were recently arrested after it was discovered that they had allegedly been stealing diesel from gas pumps across North Texas and Smith County by using stolen credit card information. According to the FCIC, the investigation was launched in April 2026 after they received a request for assistance from the [...]

Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles North Texas Fuel Pump Skimming and Diesel Theft Ring; Five Arrested

TYLER, TX – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC), through its North Texas Field Operations Team, led a multi-agency operation that dismantled an organized criminal ring responsible for installing payment card skimmers on high-flow diesel pumps and using stolen card information to fraudulently obtain fuel from truck stops across North Texas. In late April 2026, the FCIC received a request for assistance from the Garland Police De…

North Texas fuel theft ring busted; 5 arrested in $10 million diesel skimming scheme, officials say

A monthslong investigation that began in Garland led to five arrests after authorities linked the suspects to a large-scale fuel theft network.